encrypters

Data security tools

Encrypters are people or systems that encrypt—that is, convert information into coded form to prevent unauthorized access.

The term applies to software tools The encrypter scrambled the files before upload as well as to the people who use them.

Also spelled encryptors.

cryptography

cipher

Hidden writing system

  • ciphertextEncoded, unreadable message
  • plaintextUnencoded readable information
  • RSAPublic-key encryption algorithm

AES · DES · symmetric · asymmetric · cryptanalysis · hashing · steganography · encoding · decoding · scramble

security

authentication

Confirming genuine identity

  • firewallNetwork access control system
  • VPNEncrypted network connection
  • SSLWeb encryption protocol

TLS · safeguard · antivirus · two-factor · zero-knowledge

technology

software

Programs directing computer operations

PKI · token · smartcard · biometric · implementation

privacy

anonymity

Unknown identity state

HIPAA · consent · non-disclosure · incognito · whistleblower · end-to-end · Signal · ProtonMail

programming

library

Book collection or building

  • APISoftware communication standard
  • functionPurpose or duty
  • moduleIndependent functional component

NaCl · implementation · debugging · integration · wrapper · SDK

Opposites
cryptographic function

encryptersdecrypters

Those who reveal concealed messages

decoders · decipherers · cryptanalysts · code breakers

information accessibility

encryptersdecrypters

Those who reveal concealed messages

revealers · exposers · unlockers

Phrases
Family

encrypted, encrypter

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