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Encryption algorithm

nounid 2449·updated May 9, 2026
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Set of mathematically expressed rules for rendering data unintelligible by executing a series of conversions controlled by a key.

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Control85%llm-generatedllm:claude-haiku-4-5

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unclassified

Variants

plural
Encryption algorithms
possessive
Encryption algorithm's
pluralpossessive
Encryption algorithms'

Framework definitions

ISACA Cybersecurity Glossary1 senseview framework →
§1
A mathematically based function or calculation that encrypts/decrypts data
NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 21 senseview framework →
§1
Set of mathematically expressed rules for rendering data unintelligible by executing a series of conversions controlled by a key.
CNSSI-4009 (Glossary of Information Assurance Terms)1 senseview framework →
§1
Set of mathematically expressed rules for rendering data unintelligible by executing a series of conversions controlled by a key.
Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →
§1 · legacy_primary
Set of mathematically expressed rules for rendering data unintelligible by executing a series of conversions controlled by a key.
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