encryptors
Information security tools
Encryptors are devices, programs, or people that encrypt data—converting it into coded form to prevent unauthorized access.
In computing, an encryptor typically refers to software that scrambles files or communications: The ransomware encryptor locked all their documents.
Hardware encryptors protect data on storage devices or network traffic.
Hidden writing system
- ciphertextEncoded, unreadable message
- plaintextUnencoded readable information
- cryptanalysisStudy of breaking ciphers
- steganographyHiding data within media
encode · decipher · cryptogram · transposition · substitution · scramble · obfuscate · keypair
Public-key encryption algorithm
- AESSymmetric encryption standard
- SHA-256Cryptographic one-way function
- asymmetricNot identical on both sides
- symmetricEqual on both sides
hashing · algorithm · DES · Diffie-Hellman · MD5
Web encryption protocol
- TLSNetwork encryption protocol
- HTTPSEncrypted browsing standard
- VPNEncrypted network connection
- WPANetwork authentication standard
SSH · blockchain · certificate · handshake · PKI
Unknown identity state
- confidentialityQuality of protecting secrets
- GDPREU data protection law
- consentVoluntary agreement given
- PIIIdentity-revealing information
Network access control system
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- breachBreaking of agreement
- malwareHarmful computer programs
- intrusionUnauthorized entry into space
vulnerability · threat · cybersecurity · hackers · ransomware · two-factor · exploit · phishing
cipher
Hidden writing system
- ciphertextEncoded, unreadable message
- plaintextUnencoded readable information
- cryptanalysisStudy of breaking ciphers
steganography · encode · decipher · cryptogram · transposition · substitution · scramble · obfuscate · keypair · nonce
RSA
Public-key encryption algorithm
- AESSymmetric encryption standard
- SHA-256Cryptographic one-way function
- asymmetricNot identical on both sides
symmetric · hashing · algorithm · DES · Diffie-Hellman · MD5
SSL
Web encryption protocol
WPA · SSH · blockchain · certificate · handshake · PKI
anonymity
Unknown identity state
- confidentialityQuality of protecting secrets
- GDPREU data protection law
- consentVoluntary agreement given
firewall
Network access control system
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- breachBreaking of agreement
- malwareHarmful computer programs
intrusion · vulnerability · threat · cybersecurity · hackers · ransomware · two-factor · exploit · phishing · tamper-proof
encryptorsrevealers
Those who make known
exposers · decryptors · disclosers · leakers · unlockers