Encryption

Cipher
A cipher is a method of transforming text to keep its content secret. It is crucial for protecting information in business, especially when sensitive or confidential data is involved.
Computer Security
The practice of defending computers, servers, mobile devices, electronic systems, networks, and data from malicious attacks, unauthorized access, damage, or theft.
Data Encryption Key (DEK)
A Data Encryption Key (DEK) is a fundamental element used in cryptographic processes to secure and protect data, ensuring confidentiality and integrity in digital communication and storage.
Data Encryption Standard (DES)
Data Encryption Standard (DES) is a symmetric-key algorithm for encrypting and decrypting data that was widely adopted for securing sensitive information before the advent of more advanced encryption methods.
Decryption
Decryption is the process of converting encoded or encrypted information into a readable and understandable format. It is the reverse of encryption, which is the process of converting readable data into an unreadable format to protect its integrity and confidentiality.
Encryption
Encryption is the encoding of electronic data so that it can be transmitted without interception. With the growing use of the Internet for commercial purposes, there has been an ongoing need for secure encryption methods, notably in the transmission of credit card details.

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