Encryption
/ɪnˈkrɪpʃən/
Definition
The process of encoding data so only authorised parties can read it, using symmetric or asymmetric algorithms.
Example in context
"All data is encrypted at rest (AES-256) and in transit (TLS 1.3) — raw text never touches the wire or disk."
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Practice this term
Master Encryption in context by working through exercises in the Cybersecurity module. You'll see the term used in real engineering scenarios with multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and matching drills.