Scribd
Upload
7 views

CSCI 360 Project2

Tttt

Uploaded by

mustafadukureh100
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
7 views

CSCI 360 Project2

Tttt

Uploaded by

mustafadukureh100
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 6

Using OpenSSL for File Encryption and Decryption

Introduction
This report details the steps taken to encrypt and decrypt a file using OpenSSL on a Mac terminal. The
primary goal is to ensure data security through encryption and verify successful decryption by comparing
the decrypted file with the original.

Tools and Environment


Operating System: macOS

Tool: OpenSSL

File: Project2.txt located in /Users/mustafadukureh/Library/Mobile


Documents/com~apple~TextEdit/Documents/

Steps and Commands


1. Getting Started
a. Start the OpenSSL command line:
openssl
(Optional) Explore available commands:
- List all commands:
openssl list -commands
- List cipher commands:
openssl list -cipher-commands
- List digest commands:
openssl list -digest-commands

b. Use the help command to learn more about OpenSSL:

openssl help, this is what you see when you enter the command.
2. Performance of OpenSSL
a. Run a speed test on the PC platform:

openssl speed

b. Comparing results

3. Encrypting the File


a. Encrypt the file using various algorithms:
- AES-128 CBC:
- AES-256 CTR:
- DES:

4. Decrypting the Encrypted Files


To decrypt the files, use the corresponding decryption commands:
a. AES-128 CBC:
b. AES-256 CTR:
c. DES:

5. Encrypting and Decrypting a File for Exchange


a. Encrypt the file with AES-256 CBC:

openssl enc -aes-256-cbc -in "/Users/mustafadukureh/Library/Mobile


Documents/com~apple~TextEdit/Documents/Project2.txt" -out encrypted_file.bin -k "8865075"

b. Decrypt the file:

openssl enc -d -aes-256-cbc -in encrypted_file.bin -out decrypted_Project2.txt -k "9876777"

6. Verifying Decryption
To confirm that the file has been successfully decrypted, compare the contents of the original file and the
decrypted file:
a. View the original file:

cat "/Users/mustafadukureh/Library/Mobile Documents/com~apple~TextEdit/Documents/Project2.txt"


b. View the decrypted file:

cat decrypted_Project2.txt

c. Compare the files:

diff "/Users/mustafadukureh/Library/Mobile Documents/com~apple~TextEdit/Documents/Project2.txt"


decrypted_Project2.txt

If the `diff` command produces no output, it indicates that the original and decrypted files are identical,
confirming successful decryption. If there are differences, they will be displayed, indicating a potential
issue with the decryption process or the password used.

Conclusion
The process detailed above successfully demonstrates the use of OpenSSL to encrypt and decrypt files on
a Mac terminal. By following these steps, one can ensure data security and verify the integrity of the
decrypted data by comparing it with the original file.

You might also like