encryption
/ɪŋˈkrɪpʃ(ə)n
/ /ɛŋˈkrɪpʃ(ə)n /noun [mass noun]
The process of converting information or data into a code, especially to prevent unauthorized access: I use encryption to protect sensitive information transmitted online...
- Computer security experts increasingly recommend encryption for protecting stored data.
- The same computer power that yields strong encryption can be used to break weak encryption schemes.
- But encryption is also provided as an option, just in case you're still worried about intruders.
