file encryption
Digital lock protection
File encryption is the process of converting a file's contents into unreadable code that can only be deciphered with the correct key or password.
It protects sensitive data from unauthorized access—if someone steals an encrypted file, they can't read it without the decryption key.
Enable file encryption before storing financial documents in the cloud.
Modern operating systems offer built-in file encryption, and specialized software provides additional options for securing individual files or entire drives.
- passwordAuthentication string
- private keyConfidential decryption credential
- public keyShareable encryption component
- cipherHidden writing system
- secureProtected from harm
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Unencoded readable information
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Converting ciphertext to plaintext
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