encryption
🔒 CT-SEC
Official ISTQB Definition
The process of encoding information so that only authorized parties can retrieve the original information, usually by means of a specific decryption key or process.
3 Ways to Think About It
The Quick Take
Converting data into a secret code to protect it.
Look Closer
Making information unreadable without the right key.
The Bottom Line
Cryptographic protection for sensitive data.
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