Encrypted: Learn what encryption is

Learn what encryption is, how it works, and why it is important for data security. Explore different types of encryption algorithms, such as symmetric, asymmetric, and public key cryptography. The encrypted message and the encrypted random key are sent to the recipient. The recipient's email program uses their private key to decrypt the random key which is then used to decrypt the message. Learn about the process of transforming information in a way that only authorized parties can decode, and the history and types of encryption techniques. Explore the modern uses of encryption in cryptography, security and commerce. Learn the meaning of encrypted, the past tense of encrypt, and how to use it in sentences. Encrypt means to change information or signals into a secret code that people cannot understand or use on normal equipment.