B2 noun Neutre

Encryption

/ɪnˈkrɪp.ʃən/

The method by which information is converted into a secret code that hides the information's true meaning. Only someone with a special key can translate it back.

Exemples

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1

This messaging app uses end-to-end encryption.

This chat program uses secret coding from sender to receiver.

2

Data encryption is a legal requirement for financial services.

Scrambling data into code is required by law for banks.

3

Don't worry, all your passwords are protected by encryption.

Relax, your login codes are safe because of secret coding.

Famille de mots

Nom
encryption
Verb
encrypt
Adjectif
encrypted
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Astuce mémo

Put it in a 'crypt' — a hidden underground room where it's safe and secret.

Quiz rapide

Your bank details are safe because they are protected by high-level ______.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : encryption

Exemples

1

This messaging app uses end-to-end encryption.

everyday

This chat program uses secret coding from sender to receiver.

2

Data encryption is a legal requirement for financial services.

business

Scrambling data into code is required by law for banks.

3

Don't worry, all your passwords are protected by encryption.

informal

Relax, your login codes are safe because of secret coding.

4

The course covers the history of encryption techniques.

academic

The class looks at how secret coding has changed over time.

5

The government debated the ethics of strong encryption.

formal

Leaders discussed whether powerful secret coding is right or wrong.

Famille de mots

Nom
encryption
Verb
encrypt
Adjectif
encrypted

Collocations courantes

data encryption coding of information
encryption key the code needed to unlock data
end-to-end encryption coding throughout the whole process
strong encryption hard-to-break coding
encryption software programs that code data

Phrases Courantes

standard encryption

normal level of coding

level of encryption

how complex the code is

break the encryption

crack the secret code

Souvent confondu avec

Encryption vs Hashing

Encryption is two-way (can be undone); hashing is one-way (cannot be turned back into the original data).

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Notes d'usage

Commonly used in discussions about privacy, WhatsApp, and banking.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often say 'cryption' which is not a word.

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Astuce mémo

Put it in a 'crypt' — a hidden underground room where it's safe and secret.

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Origine du mot

From the Greek 'kryptos' meaning hidden.

Modèles grammaticaux

uncountable noun can be used as an adjective: 'encryption protocols'
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Contexte culturel

The 'Crypto Wars' refers to the political debate between tech companies wanting privacy and governments wanting access to data.

Quiz rapide

Your bank details are safe because they are protected by high-level ______.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : encryption

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Algorithm

B2

A set of mathematical instructions or rules used by a computer to solve a problem or complete a task. It is the foundation of how software functions and processes data.

Authentication

B2

The process or action of verifying the identity of a user or process. It ensures that a person is who they claim to be before granting access to a system.

Browser

B2

A software application used to locate, retrieve, and display content on the World Wide Web. It translates web code into the visual pages we interact with.

Cloud

B2

The practice of using a network of remote servers hosted on the internet to store, manage, and process data. It replaces the need for local storage on personal computers.

Compatibility

B2

The capacity for two systems, software programs, or hardware devices to work together without any issues. It is a crucial factor when upgrading or integrating technology.

Configuration

B2

The specific way in which a computer system or software is set up or arranged. It involves choosing settings that determine how the system operates.

Cybersecurity

B2

The practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks. These attacks usually aim to access, change, or destroy sensitive information.

Database

B2

An organized collection of structured information, or data, typically stored electronically in a computer system. It allows for easy access, management, and updating of information.

Interface

B2

The point where two systems, subjects, or organizations meet and interact. In computing, it most commonly refers to the way a user interacts with a software program or device.

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