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What Is Encryption? Definition | TecnetOne Glossary

Written by Tecnet One | Oct 7, 2026, 4:38:43 PM

Encryption is the process of turning information into unreadable code that only someone with the right key can read. If a laptop with an encrypted drive is stolen or an encrypted file is intercepted, the thief only sees meaningless characters, which is why encryption is the foundation for protecting data at rest and in transit.

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