secure channels
Encrypted communication lines
Secure channels are communication pathways protected from interception or tampering.
In cryptography and computing, a secure channel encrypts data so only intended recipients can read it: The app uses secure channels to transmit banking information.
The term extends to any trusted means of passing sensitive information: They established secure channels with their contacts in the embassy.
- VPNEncrypted network connection
- TLSNetwork encryption protocol
- HTTPSEncrypted browsing standard
- military communicationsArmed forces information exchange
- encryptionConverting data into code
public key · private key · online banking · hashing · SSH · digital signatures · authentication · end-to-end encryption · keys · confidentiality · OAuth · handshake · man in the middle · cryptanalysis · protocol · trusted · diplomatic · eyes only
- secrecysecrecy, secret, secrets, confidential, classified
- securityalarm system, lock, safe, alarm, camera
- military communicationsradio, walkie-talkie, radio operators, signal flags, morse code
- espionagespy, spies, double agent, double agents, spying
- interagency coordinationcoordination, liaison, joint operations, joint task force, task force