<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false">Cryptography is a fundamental skill in cybersecurity used for storing passwords, exchanging keys, and encrypting data streams and storage.ChaCha20, a symmetric stream cipher, is gaining popularity for securing data streams due to its speed, security, and simplicity.ChaCha20 works by generating a keystream for encryption, providing speed, resistance to attacks, and flexibility for encrypted data streams.ChaCha20 is preferred for its speed and security in real-world applications such as TLS 1.3, WireGuard VPN, mobile apps, and HTTPS traffic.