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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First, that their encryption is only as secure as every one of the ends to a discussion or call. —

Zak Doffman, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025 Security measures in the Dell Pro Max series include advanced encryption and biometric authentication options, ensuring that user data remains protected against unauthorized access. —

Brian Westover, PCMAG, 6 Jan. 2025 Use strong encryption: Look for VPN services that use robust encryption protocols like AES-256 to protect your data. —

Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 5 Jan. 2025 These approaches to encryption typically rely on mathematical puzzles that are too complex for classical computers to crack. —

IEEE Spectrum, 28 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for encryption