Definitions

1. noun

the process of converting plaintext into an unreadable code to protect it from unauthorized access, or the act of protecting data by converting it into an unreadable code

“The company uses encryption to secure its customers’ financial information online.”

2. noun

a method or system for encrypting data

“The computer’s encryption software is outdated and vulnerable to hacking.”

3. verb

to convert data into an unreadable code to protect it from unauthorized access

“The database has to be encrypted before it is transferred to the cloud.”

4. verb

to protect data by converting it into an unreadable code

“The company encrypts all sensitive data to comply with regulatory requirements.”