The process of transforming or coding information to make it unreadable to anyone except those possessing special knowledge or the key to decrypt the data.

Encryption is the process of systematically encoding a bit stream before transmission so that an unauthorized party cannot decipher it.

In television, term refers to the process of transforming signals that requires specific decryption/decoding equipment to display them on the TV screen. Many domestic satellite channels, whether subscription or free-to-air, employ encryption for reasons of copyright. Pay-TV services employ additional conditional access technologies in order to rest [..]

Process of converting information into an unintelligible form except to holders of a specific cryptographic key. Use of encryption protects information between the encryption process and the decryptio [..]

Cryptographic transformation of data (called "plaintext") into a form (called "cipher text") that conceals the data's original meaning to prevent it from b [..]

In credit card terms, encryption is the process of encoding credit card information for secure transmission through credit card processing networks or across the Internet.

The use of cryptographic algorithms to encode clear text data (plaintext) into ciphertext to prevent unauthorised observation.

The process of transmitting scrambled data so that only authorized recipients can unscramble it. For instance, encryption is used to scramble credit card information when purchases are made over the Internet.

The process of obscuring information, often through the use of a cryptographic scheme in order to make the information unreadable without special knowledge; i.e., the use of code keys. Reference(s) in [..]

This is any one of many methods to transfer a file into a hard-to-crack code. It is often done by scrambling or by letter-to-letter replacement.

 The basis of network security. Encryption

OpenStack supports encryption technologies such as HTTPS, SSH, SSL, TLS, digital certificates, and data encryption.

See encipherment [7498-2]

The process of scrambling a message so that a key, held only by authorized recipients, is needed to unscramble and read the message.

WebGuest Dictionary Procedure that scrambles the contents of a file before sending it over the Internet . The recipient must have software to "decrypt" this file. If you want to transmit "hot stuff" like credit card information or a password , you have to use some form of encryption. PGP  is a commonly-used encry [..]

Procedure that scrambles the contents of a file before sending it over the Internet. The recipient must have software to "decrypt" this file. If you want to transmit sensitive information li [..]

In cryptography, encryption is the conversion of cleartext into a coded text or ciphertext. A ciphertext is intended to be unreadable by unauthorized readers. Encryption is a cryptographic primitive: [..]

Encryption is the process of converting electronic data to an unrecognisable or encrypted form, one that cannot be easily understood by unauthorised parties.

The translation of data into a secret code. Encryption is the most effective way to achieve data security. To read an encrypted file, you must have access to a secret key or password that enables you [..]

The process of converting data contained in a message into a secret code prior to transmission via public telecommunication channels to make the content incomprehensible to all but authorized recipien [..]

The translation of data into a secret code. Encryption is the most effective way to achieve data security. To read an encrypted file, you must have access to a secret key or password that enables you [..]

Encryption is the conversion of data into a form not readily understood by unauthorized people, called cipehertext. Decryption is the conversion of encrypted data back into its original form, so it .. [..]

A way of coding information in a file or e-mail message so that if it is intercepted by a third party as it travels over a network it cannot be read.

Process of encoding data and information into an unreadable form, which is used to protect sensitive data and information.

A method of encoding information so that it cannot be read by unwanted parties.

A method for hiding information such that only the sender and the intended recipient can read it.

An encryption is a way to securely transport credit card information across the internet or credit card processing networks. It is a code on the card that keeps it secured.

A method of encoding a signal so that it is unwatchable without the correct compatible decoding equipment. Encrypted signals are usually reconstructed using a decoder and smart card.

TV signals encoded so only paying subscribers can watch.

Locking content by applying an algorithm in conjunction with an encryption key.  Encrypted content cannot be viewed unless it is decrypted, requiring the corresponding encryption key.  In most systems [..]

The process of converting data into a secure code through the use of an encryption algorithm for transmission over a public network. The mathematical key to the encryption algorithm is encoded and transmitted with the data, thus providing the means by which the data can be decrypted at the receiving end and the original data restored.

Encryption is the coding of data to prevent it from being read by anyone other than those who hold the means of decoding it. There are various levels of encryption, each having a different strength of security. The methods of coding and decoding is with the use of encryption keys, which can be public keys (for coding) or private keys. Data can be [..]

The technique of scrambling data automatically in the terminal or computer before data is transmitted for security/anti-fraud purposes.

The process of translating information into a code that can only be read if the reader has access to the key that was used to encrypt it. There are two main types of encryption—asymmetric (or public k [..]

The process of encoding, as in the scrambling of TV signals. Pay-TV transmission often is encrypted, and subscribers have devices that decrypt, or unscramble. endcue:

The process of translating data into secret code (encoding) to ensure secure transmission. An effective way to help ensure data security, it is also referred to as end-to-end encryption (E2EE).

The conversion of data into a form, called a cipher text, that cannot be easily understood by unauthorized users. Decryption is the process of converting encrypted data back into its original form, so it can be understood.

Method of scrambling customers' details to prevent fraud

A method of data security involving encoding data that man only be deciphered with a designated key or password.

A way to ensure the privacy and security of your personal information when transmitted across the Internet. Encryption is the process of transferring information from one system to another without any [..]

The process of transforming information from plain text to an unreadable format

TV signals encoded so only paying subscribers can watch.

A method of encoding messages to provide privacy for e-mail, discussion group postings, and other communications as they move over intranets or the Internet. When you order online, online companies have used encryption to protect your credit card information, etc.

A way of coding the information in a file or e-mail message so that if it is intercepted by a third party as it travels over a network it cannot be read. Only the person or persons that have the right [..]

Encryption is the coding or scrambling of information so that it can only be decoded and read by someone who has the correct decoding key. Encryption is used in secure Web sites as well as other mediu [..]

This is a way to prevent anyone but the intended recipient from reading the information by obscuring the information and making it unreadable without a code or special knowledge.

A procedure to convert a file or message from its original form to one that can only be read by the intended recipient.

Conversion of data into code for security purposes during transmission and decoding at the receiving end.

Encryption is the process of converting sensitive information into unreadable code. When you log into the Sensis WebWorks™ administration interface, the information is encrypted before it is sent to t [..]

Encryption is the term applied to the various methods of encoding data or altering a file using secret code so that it cannot be read by third parties. Web based credit card transactions are commonly [..]

is the process by which data is converted into another form which is unreadable without a separate key to decrypt it. See also public key, private key.

Scrambling of data being transmitted over the Internet in order to prevent anyone but the intended recipient from reading it. On the receiving end, the data must be decoded to return it to its origina [..]

The process of rendering a digital signal unintelligible to any receiver that doesn't have some unique piece of information needed to recover that signal.

Method of coding data so that it can only be read by the people it is intended for (in theory).

The process of scrambling, or encoding, information in an effort     to guarantee that only the intended recipient can read it.

A procedure that renders the contents of a message or file unintelligible to anyone not authorised to view it.

The process of transforming documents and files for safe transmission over a public network. The information is then converted or deciphered back into its original format.

the process of converting information into an unreadable form (called a cipher) that cannot be understood unless a decryption key is applied to the cipher; in more layman terms, the scrambling of data [..]

Encryption is the manipulation of a packets data in order to prevent anyone but the intended recipient from reading the data. There are many types of data encryption, and they are the basis of network [..]

A way of coding the information in a file or email so that if it is read by a third party as it travels over a network it cannot be read. Only the persons sending and receiving the information have th [..]

See cybersecurity; keeping yourself, your computer and other devices, and all your data safe when you use the internet.

The translation of data into a secret code. Encryption is the most effective way to achieve data security. To read an encrypted file, you must have access to a secret key or password that enables you [..]

A process of securing information you send over the Internet. When sending emails, purchasing an item online, or logging into your personal bank account via the Internet your Internet browser (Firefox, Safari, Internet Explorer) can "encrypt" the information you are sending by scrambling the information (so it looks like super secret code [..]

When information is put into a code to make sure it is secure and unreadable by others. Websites with addresses beginning with https:// (instead of http://) are encrypted.

The process of transforming information so that it is unreadable to anyone who does not the knowledge or tools to decode it.

The process of converting data into a cipher or code in order to prevent unauthorised use. Encryption obfuscates data in such a manner that a specific algorithm and key are required to interpret the c [..]

Scrambling of text or data for security purposes.

Encryption is the process of converting data into an unreadable format that can only be understood with the proper key to decipher it. Internet based credit card transactions are typically encrypted.

The process of disguising data to hide its content. As used in a network security context, encryption is usually accomplished by putting the data through any of several established mathematical algori [..]

A way to jumble up data by a set of rules so that no one else can read it. Then, by using a decryption key, you can un-jumble the data as to make it readable. This is only done to very private informa [..]

Encryption is the manipulation of data in order to prevent any but the intended recipient from reading that data. There are many types of data encryption and they are the basis of network security.

(n) the activity of converting data or information into code

Encryption is the ciphering of data by apllying an algorithm to plain text. There are two types of encryption. Symmetric encryption and asymmetric encryption. In symmetric encryption the same key is u [..]

A procedure that renders the contents of a message or file unintelligible to anyone not authorized to read it. PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) is a commonly-used encryption program.

A process that turns files into gobbledegook so that they cannot be read, other than by programs containing the appropriate password-protected encryption software.

Process of converting messages or data into a form that cannot be read without decrypting or deciphering it. DES is one such commonly used system. Encryption allows sharing of sensitive or confidentia [..]

In cryptography, encryption applies mathematical operations to data in order to render it incomprehensible. The only way to read the data is apply the reverse mathematical operations. In technical [..]

The process of scrambling or encrypting information into a form that cannot be read or understood unless you have the corresponding key. Very similar to secret code, encryption changes information fro [..]

The transformation of data to hide its information content.

  The process by which data is temporarily re-arranged into an unreadable or unintelligible form for confidentiality, transmission, or other security purposes. *** The Information Security Glossary ***

The algorithmic transformation of a data set to an unrecognizable form using an encryption key. The original data set or any part thereof can be recovered only with knowledge of a secret decryption key.

Technology used to protect private data by making it unreadable to anyone without the encryption key.

The process by which data (plaintext) is transformed into an unreadable or unintelligible form (ciphertext) for confidentiality, transmission or other security purposes.

Encryption is the process of turning plaintext into ciphertext; that is, encoding information in such a way that only authorised people can read it.

Scrambling information in such a way that only those who have the correct key are able to return it to its original form.

Process of encoding data to prevent unauthorized access, especially during transmission.

A method of making information unreadable to everyone except the recipient of that information who holds the key that unlocks the encryption method. A popular example of encryption in use is the secur [..]

The scrambling of data so it becomes difficult to unscramble and interpret.

A data security technique used to protect information from unauthorized inspection or alteration. Information is encoded so that it appears as a meaningless string of letters and symbols during delive [..]

A process to encode the contents of message so as to hide it from outsiders. That is, it is a process of scrambling and transforming data from an easily readable and understandable format (plaintext) into an unintelligible format that seems to be useless and not readily understandable (ciphertext).

Definition: Encryption refers to the process of applying a special mathematical operations to a standard stream of data (text, special characters, audio, video) and converting the readable data into a [..]

A way to make data unreadable to everyone except the recipient of a message. Encryption is often used to make the transmission of credit card numbers secure for those who are shopping on the Internet.

Encryption converts your data into an encoded form before it's sent over the Internet, stopping unauthorised users from reading the information. smile uses 128-bit Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Encryption, which is accepted as the industry standard level.

Transformation of data into a form that conceals the data's original meaning to prevent it from being known or used.

The process of transforming data into an unintelligible form to enable secure transmission.

Encryption is a way of coding information to make it virtually impossible for someone else to read, unless they have the 'key' to decipher it.

Encryption is used to scramble information to protect it from those who aren’t authorised to access it.

The process by which data is temporarily rearranged into an unreadable or unintelligible form for confidentiality, transmission, or other security purposes.

Encryption is a method of scrambling data so that it cannot be read without knowing the password or ‘key’ to unscramble it.

Encryption is the process of changing regular information into a format that is unreadable except to people authorized to read it. For example, using encryption, a simple email can be turned into a st [..]

Transforming confidential plaintext into cipher text to protect it (also called

The process of transforming information using an algorithm to make it unreadable to anyone except those possessing special knowledge, usually referred to as a key.

A process in which data is scrambled before it is transferred so that it cannot be read by unauthorized parties.Enhanced Security Login

 

 Encryption is the coding or scrambling of information so that it can only be decoded and read by someone who has the correct decoding key.  

n. codificación, cifrado, encriptación

Systematic modification of a signal to prevent unauthorised use.

A mathematical transposition of a file or data stream so that it cannot be deciphered at the receiving end without the proper key. Encryption is a security feature that assures only the appropriate parties participates in a video visit or data transfer.

Encryption is the process of using an algorithm to transform information to make it unreadable for unauthorized users. This cryptographic method protects sensitive data such as credit card numbers by [..]

A process by which information is changed from a meaningful usable form (called plaintext) into an encrypted form (called ciphertext), which is undecipherable except to those with the key to decrypt it. Encryption may apply to a single file on disk, to all data in packets over a network connection, or to an entire stream of data.

In television, term refers to the process of transforming signals that requires specific decryption/decoding equipment to display them on the TV screen. Many domestic satellite channels, whether subscription or free-to-air, employ encryption for reasons of copyright. Pay-TV services employ additional conditional access technologies in order to rest [..]

Method of making information secret by transforming plain text into ciphered text. Only a person who knows the necessary key or password can understand or decrypt the information.

the process of protecting information or hiding its meaning by converting it into a code firewall

Encryption is a process that translates plain text into a code (ciphertext) as a mechanism for protecting its confidentiality, integrity, and sometimes its authenticity. The reader of an encrypted file must use an encryption algorithm and one or more encryption keys to decrypt the file. F

The process by which data is converted into a secret code from its original form via some algorithm. The data in its original form can then only be read by those who can reverse the encryption. Encryp [..]

Techniques for encoding information for privacy or security, so that it appears to be random data; the reverse process, decryption, requires knowledge of a digital key.

The encoding of data so that it cannot be understood by a human reader. This usually requires the use of an encryption key. A common encryption algorithm is called AES, which uses encryption keys of 1 [..]

The process of "scrambling" a message such as a digital phone signal to prevent it from being read by unauthorized parties.

 A system of encoding electronic data where the information can only be retrieved and decoded by the person or computer system authorized to access it.

Encryption is the method of converting information created by one person into an encoded form before it is sent via the internet to another. The encryption prevents unauthorised users from reading the information. The encryption of information on the internet is most commonly experienced when performing online transactions. The presence of https:// [..]

The process of encoding electronic transaction information, to allow secure transmission of data over the Internet.

Encryption is the process of scrambling data into an unreadable format that is more secure for transmission over the Internet. Encryption is used to prevent the risk of the information being intercepted and read by a third party. The most common encryption technology is Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) which automatically encrypts all traffic between you [..]

One of the most effective methods of securing information on a website or email message so that it cannot be read by a third party. The technique involves scrambling data entered on websites to make t [..]

Conversion of directly readable data into encrypted data (clear text to encrypted text). This is also a process that conceals the content of a message by means of mathematical formulae. (Process making it possible to create encrypted entries).

A process in which data is scrambled before it is transferred so that it cannot be read by unauthorized parties.

A method of ensuring data secrecy. The message is coded using a key available only to the sender and the receiver. The coded message is sent to the receiver and then decoded upon receipt. 

The process of encoding messages (in the payments industry, encryption typically refers to the use of an industry standard (vetted) encryption algorithm such as 3DES, AES, etc.) which is reversible encoding to all who have the secret key to do so.

, Encryption is the conversion of data into a form, called a cipher, which cannot be easily intercepted by unauthorized people. Decryption is the process of converting encrypted data back into its original form, so it can be understood.

The process of scrambling a message to ensure data secrecy. The message is encoded using an electronic key, which makes it unintelligible to anyone except to the holders of the other half of the key. [..]

The translation of information to a code to keep it secret.

Encryption is the process of disguising a message (using mathematical formulas called algorithms) in such a way as to hide its substance, a process of creating secret writing.

The process of converting information into code that can only be read by a reader with the key to encrypt it, smart cards provide a robust set of encryption capabilities including key generation, secu [..]

The process of encoding a file, for example a credit card number, to protect it when it is transferred over the internet.

A procedure/technology that renders the contents of a message or file unintelligible to anyone not authorised to read it.

Encryption is the conversion of electronic data into a form unreadable by anyone except the owner of the correct decryption key. It can further be described as a process by which a document (plaintext [..]

Encryption is the conversion of data in such way that it cannot be read or understood without knowing how the data is encoded. Encryption is generally used as a security measure to protect data, softw [..]

Technology that renders the contents of a file unintelligible to anyone not authorized to read it. Encryption is used to protect information as it moves from one computer to another, and is an increasingly common way of sending credit card numbers over the Internet when conducting e-commerce transactions.

Method of scrambling data to protect a cardholder's personal information.

This is the act of transforming information into an unintelligible form, specifically to obscure its meaning or content (USAID Automated Directives System - ADS - Chapter 508, 545).

  A process in which information is scrambled so no unauthorized person can read it.

The process of encoding a message so that it can be read only by the sender and the intended recipient.

A method of coding data, using an algorithm, to protect it from unauthorized access. There are many types of data encryption, and they are the basis of network security.

The process of transforming information using an algorithm to make it unreadable to anyone accept those possessing special knowledge.

The process of encoding data in a way that prevent unauthorized viewing, especially while the data is being transmitted. This process makes the data content unreadable to everyone except those who hav [..]

Encryption is the process of scrambling data by use of a secret code or cipher so it is unreadable except by authorized users. Encrypted data is far more secure than unencrypted data.

(cryptography) The process of obscuring information to make it unreadable without special knowledge, key files, and/or passwords. May also apply to electronic signal, hard drive, message, document.. [..]

Data is encrypted with the intent that it is only accessible to authorized users who have the appropriate decryption key. Data is encrypted using 256-bit AES in Cipher Block Chaining (CBC) mode. In CBC, each block of data is XORed with the previous ciphertext block before being encrypted, this way each new ciphertext block depends on all preceding [..]

In cryptography, encryption is the process of encoding a message or information in such a way that only authorized parties can access it. Encryption does not itself prevent interference, but denies th [..]

In cryptography, encryption is the process of encoding a message or information in such a way that only authorized parties can access it. Encryption does not itself prevent interference, but denies th [..]

Encryption is an album by the band Pro-jekt. It was released in 2002 by Nightbreed Records.

In cryptography, encryption is the process of encoding a message or information in such a way that only authorized parties can access it. Encryption does not itself prevent interference, but denies th [..]

Scrambling data so that only the authorized recipient can read it. Usually a key is needed to interpret the data.

The manipulation of data to prevent accurate interpretation by all but those for whom the data is intended. 

Encryption is a process of encoding or scrambling data so that it can be read only by authorized people or programs with a decryption key.

The application of a specific algorithm to data so as to alter the appearance of the data making it incomprehensible to those who are not authorized to see the information. See also decryption.

Relationships Related Term:  cryptography decoding key n. ~ The process of rendering plaintext unintelligible by converting it to ciphertext that can be read only by those with the knowledge to decode [..]

The process of taking an unencrypted message (plaintext), applying a mathematical function to it (encryption algorithm with a key) and producing an encrypted message (ciphertext).