CERTIFIED-IN-CYBERSECURITY · Question #728
Encryption is a process of converting plaintext data into an unreadable format to prevent unauthorized access or interception of sensitive information.
The correct answer is A. TRUE. This statement is the textbook definition of encryption. Encryption uses algorithms (ciphers) and keys to transform readable plaintext into ciphertext - an unreadable format. Only parties with the correct decryption key can reverse the process. Encryption is a foundational…
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Encryption is a process of converting plaintext data into an unreadable format to prevent unauthorized access or interception of sensitive information.
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- ATRUE
- BFALSE
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(47 responses)- A87% (41)
- B13% (6)
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This statement is the textbook definition of encryption. Encryption uses algorithms (ciphers) and keys to transform readable plaintext into ciphertext - an unreadable format. Only parties with the correct decryption key can reverse the process. Encryption is a foundational security control that protects data confidentiality both at rest and in transit.
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