encryption
noun
en·cryp·tion
in-ˈkrip-shən 
en-
plural encryptions
1
: 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
Paul Wallich… a hacker slips into a system, then puts encryption controls in place that locks users out.—Elizabeth Millard
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: 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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There are third-party cloud storage options that offer end-to-end encryption, like NordLocker and Proton Drive.
—Clare Duffy, CNN, 25 Feb. 2025
The site also prioritizes your online protection with powerful encryption and payment security measures, ensuring your personal and financial information is safe.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
Although Apple is canceling ADP for the UK, the company says users in the country will still receive end-to-end encryption across 14 iCloud data categories, including their passwords, payment information, and Safari web activity.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 21 Feb. 2025
Developers and city planners must ensure compliance with data protection regulations and employ encryption and other security strategies to prevent unauthorized access.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
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Clare Duffy, CNN, 25 Feb. 2025
The site also prioritizes your online protection with powerful encryption and payment security measures, ensuring your personal and financial information is safe.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
Although Apple is canceling ADP for the UK, the company says users in the country will still receive end-to-end encryption across 14 iCloud data categories, including their passwords, payment information, and Safari web activity.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 21 Feb. 2025
Developers and city planners must ensure compliance with data protection regulations and employ encryption and other security strategies to prevent unauthorized access.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
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“Encryption.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/encryption. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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