end-to-end encryption


end-to-end encryption

[¦end·tü¦end in′krip·shən] (communications) Encryption of a message at its point of origination so that it travels in encrypted form all the way to its destination.

end-to-end encryption

Continuous protection of the confidentiality and integrity of transmitted information by encrypting it at the origin and decrypting at its destination. For example, a virtual private network (VPN) uses end-to-end encryption. Contrast with link encryption.