ENCRYPTION
\ɛnkɹˈɪpʃən], \ɛnkɹˈɪpʃən], \ɛ_n_k_ɹ_ˈɪ_p_ʃ_ə_n]\
Definitions of ENCRYPTION
- 2006 - WordNet 3.0
- 2011 - English Dictionary Database
- 1985 - The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing
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Any procedure used in cryptographyto convert plaintext into ciphertext (encrypted message)in order to prevent any but the intended recipient fromreading that data.Schematically, there are two classes of encryption primitives:public-key cryptography and private-key cryptography; theyare generally used complementarily.Public-key encryption algorithms include RSA;private-key algorithms include the obsolescent Data EncryptionStandard, the Advanced Encryption Standard, as well asRC4.The Unix command crypt performs a weak form of encryption.Stronger encryption programs include Pretty Good Privacy andthe GNU Privacy Guard.Other closely related aspects of cryptograph includemessage digests.
By Denis Howe
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