Cyber Security

Encryption

By Mark Sharron | Updated 8 March 2024

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What is Encryption?

Encryption is a term used in the world of cryptography to describe the process of turning a plain text message into Ciphertext to prevent any unauthorised persons from reading that information.

Encryption is common practice with email clients and most websites and software platforms.

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