Cryptography
Pronunciation: /ˈkɹɪptoʊˈɡɹæfˈwaɪ/
Cryptography (noun)
- The study of ways to protect information so only the intended people can read it.
- Techniques used to send messages safely over networks by hiding their meaning from others.
Examples
- Cryptography protects messages using secret code methods.
- Secret code methods rely on cryptography to hide information.