Network Automation

Dr. Sonal Sharma, Nehil Sinha, Srishti Singh, Caran Arun Rana
Department of Computer Science and Engineering,
Faculty of Engineering and Technology, JAIN (Deemed-to-be) University
Bangalore, India
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Abstract- Sensitive data protection has become a top methods, and visually comprehend the data
priority in the current digital era because of the rise in transformation process. This practical method helps
cyberthreats and the extensive data sharing across to strengthen the fundamental ideas of cryptography
unprotected networks. With an emphasis on and raises developers' and students' understanding of
improving data security through instructive and cybersecurity.
useful demonstrations, this research project
showcases the use of JavaScript to build a variety of The design, development, and implementation of
traditional and contemporary cryptographic each algorithm are examined in the study along with
techniques. Caesar, Vigenère, Rail Fence, Autokey, a comparison of their use cases and efficacy. It also
Playfair, and RSA encryption are among the methods considers how contemporary methods like RSA offer
that have been created and examined. These methods improved security in today's computing
all provide different ways to encrypt and decrypt environments, as well as the advantages and
data, from straightforward substitution and web based disadvantages of classical cryptography.
technologies.
II. LITERATURE REVIEW
I. INTRODUCTION From basic manual ciphers to sophisticated
Data security is becoming a fundamental component algorithms utilized in contemporary computing,
of communication and information systems in a cryptography has a lengthy and dynamic history.
society that is becoming more and more digital. The Both the theoretical underpinnings and real-world
use of cryptography in academic and industrial applications of cryptographic techniques have been
settings has increased dramatically in response to the the subject of numerous studies. An overview of
growth of cyberthreats, privacy violations, and data significant research findings pertaining to
manipulation. By converting readable data into an contemporary cryptographic algorithms, classical
unreadable format and vice versa, cryptography—the ciphers, and the use of online technologies such as
study of encoding and decoding messages—ensures JavaScript to their implementation is given in this
the secrecy, integrity, and authenticity of information. literature review.

This project investigates the use of JavaScript, a Classical Cryptographic Algorithms: The literature
flexible and popular programming language, has thoroughly examined early cryptographic systems
especially in web development, to implement a as the Caesar, Vigenère, and Playfair ciphers. Singh
variety of traditional and contemporary cryptographic (1999) charts the evolution of classical cryptography
techniques. The Caesar, Vigenère, Rail Fence, over time, highlighting its application in diplomatic
Autokey, Playfair, and RSA encryption algorithms and military communications. Despite their
are among the ones that were chosen. These simplicity, these techniques established the
algorithms cover a wide range of cryptographic groundwork for comprehending the concepts of
methods, from straightforward transposition and encryption and substitution. Classical ciphers are
substitution to crucial for introducing cryptography, claims Stallings
This project's main goal is to use interactive, (2017).
browser-based implementations to close the gap Public-key cryptography, particularly the RSA
between theoretical cryptography concepts and their method, has been a major advancement in the field of
practical applications. The project uses JavaScript to modern cryptography techniques. The RSA
provide a user-friendly platform that allows users to algorithm, which is based on the mathematical
enter plaintext, apply encryption and decryption complexity of prime factorization, was first presented
by Rivest, Shamir, and Adleman in 1978. It serves as it lightweight and accessible through any modern
the foundation for modern secure digital web browser.
communications. Schneier (2015) emphasizes how User Interface
the ability to send encrypted messages without The user interface consists of:
exchanging keys beforehand has allowed RSA and  A text area for inputting plaintext or
other public-key systems to transform secure ciphertext.
communications.  A dropdown menu to select the desired
cipher (e.g., Caesar, Vigenère, Playfair,
Web development and cryptography: As web apps etc.).
have grown in popularity, there has been a growing  Input fields for keys or other required
interest in employing web technologies to add parameters.
cryptographic features. Chudnovsky et al. (2012)  Encrypt and Decrypt buttons.
found that JavaScript engines can perform intricate  A result display area for the output.
mathematical operations with ease, which makes it Algorithm Implementations
possible to include encryption techniques within the The core logic of the application is written in
browser. Additionally, the OWASP security JavaScript. Each cipher algorithm is implemented as
recommendations stress the significance of a separate function. Below is a summary of each:
cryptography.  Caesar Cipher: Uses a fixed shift value to
substitute each letter.
 Vigenère Cipher: Uses a keyword to
determine the shift for each letter, making it
polyalphabetic.
 Rail Fence Cipher: A transposition cipher
that rearranges the characters in a zigzag
pattern.
 Autokey Cipher: An advanced
polyalphabetic cipher using the plaintext
itself as part of the key.
 Playfair Cipher: A digraph substitution
cipher that encrypts pairs of letters based on
a 5x5 matrix.
 RSA Algorithm: A public-key encryption
method that uses large prime numbers to
generate keys for secure message
transmission.
III. PROPOSED WORK
Execution Flow:
The proposed working model is a web-based
 User enters plaintext and selects an
application that demonstrates the functioning of
encryption method.
multiple cryptographic algorithms using JavaScript.
 The JavaScript function for that algorithm
The main goal is to provide users with an interactive
processes the input using the provided key
interface where they can input plaintext, select a
or parameters.
cipher method, and observe the encryption and
 The output (ciphertext or plaintext) is
decryption processes in real-time.
displayed in the result area.
 Users can toggle between encryption and
decryption modes.
Working Model: The proposed working model is a
Testing and Output
web-based application that demonstrates the
Each algorithm was tested with multiple inputs to
functioning of multiple cryptographic algorithms
ensure accurate encryption and decryption. The
using JavaScript. The main goal is to provide users
outputs were verified against known results to
with an interactive interface where they can input
validate correctness.
plaintext, select a cipher method, and observe the
Security Note
encryption and decryption processes in real-time.
This tool is intended for educational purposes and
System Architecture
should not be used for real-world cryptographic
The application follows a client-side architecture,
needs, as the implementations may not account for all
built entirely using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. It
security considerations (e.g., padding, key
does not require any server-side processing, making
management, side-channel resistance).
 showcase how encryption works in real-
world chat systems.
IV. CONCLUSION & FUTURE SCOPE
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encryption use cases.
Hybrid Encryption Models: Combining
symmetric and asymmetric encryption
techniques could be explored to simulate
secure communication systems.
Security Enhancements: Adding features
like secure key generation, hash functions
(e.g., SHA-256), and digital signatures can
strengthen the educational value of the tool.
Mobile and Offline Support: Developing
mobile-friendly or offline versions of the
application using frameworks like React
Native or Progressive Web Apps (PWA) can
increase accessibility.
Gamification and Tutorials: Introducing
interactive tutorials or gamified learning
elements can enhance user engagement and
make the learning process more effective.
Real-time Communication Simulation:
Incorporating client-to-client encrypted
message exchange using WebSockets could