Encryption
Quick Definition
Converting data into coded format requiring a key to read
Full Definition
Converting data into a coded format readable only with the correct decryption key.
Examples
AES, RSA, TLS/SSL, end-to-end encryption, at-rest encryption
Related Terms
cryptography
tls
data-protection
More Security Terms
SIEM
Aggregating and analyzing security event data
Authentication Security
Processes verifying user identity for security
DDoS Protection
Defending against traffic overwhelming DDoS attacks
Access Control
Restricting who can access computing resources
Compliance
Adhering to regulatory standards for data protection
Hashing
Transforming data into a fixed-size one-way string