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Encryption

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Definition

The process of converting plaintext into ciphertext using a cryptographic algorithm and key to protect data confidentiality.

ID: C041

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Academic References

National Institute of Standards and Technology. (2010). Guide to Storage Encryption Technologies for End User Devices (NIST SP 800-111). U.S. Department of Commerce.