Encryption is the process of encoding an original form of information called plaintextPlaintext is the data that a computer system processes without encryption. Plaintext typically takes the form of characters, numbers, or... Read More using an algorithm called a cipherA cipher is an encryption algorithm used to protect information. Both mathematical and non-mathematical elements construct ciphers to make the... Read More. The encrypted message is called ciphertextCiphertext is encrypted text that requires a decryption key to read. Converting ciphertext into readable plaintext requires the appropriate key... Read More. Only authorized parties can decipherDecipher means to decode or decrypt (a message). In cryptography, decryption is the process of transforming ciphertext into readable plaintext. Read More the ciphertext and convert it back to the original plaintext. It is the practice of secured communication.
