Encode
Encode is to convert plaintext to ciphertext by means of a code. This is done to prevent important information from getting into the wrong hands. Encoding scrambles letters and numbers …
Encrypt
Encrypt is the generic term encompassing encipher and encode, which means to convert plaintext to ciphertext by means of a code. This is done to protect important information from being …
Encipher
Encipher is to convert plaintext to ciphertext by means of a cryptographic system. This process is done to keep important information safe and only deciphered with the proper key. Synonyms: …
Encryption
Encryption is the process of transforming plaintext into ciphertext. This is done by converting data into an unreadable form using an encryption cipher with variable key lengths. Assuming one is …
