Encryption: The process of encoding data so that only authorized parties can read it, using algorithms and keys.
How to apply it: Distinguish between symmetric encryption (one shared key) and public-key encryption (public and private key pair).
Course: AP Computer Science Principles · Unit: Computing Systems and Networks
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