encryption

noun

en·cryp·tion in-ˈkrip-shən

en-

plural encryptions

: the act or process of encrypting something : a conversion of something (such as data) into a code or cipher

The regulations … make it harder to provide automatic encryption of information as it passes through the dozens of links in a typical Internet connection …—

Paul Wallich

… a hacker slips into a system, then puts encryption controls in place that locks users out.—

Elizabeth Millard

: a code or cipher produced by encrypting something

Artificial intelligence can decode encryptions that previously could not be cracked.—

Ana Swanson

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Signal is another free encryption software that allows users to share texts, videos, photos and files. —

Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024 Bitdefender reserves file encryption technology for its security suites, but the secure deletion File Shredder is present even in the antivirus. —

PCMAG, 17 Dec. 2024 Look for features such as: Military-grade encryption (256-bit AES) No-logs policy to ensure your activities are not tracked. —

Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 17 Dec. 2024 Even so, using end-to-end encryption is a good practice, when available. —

Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for encryption