Encryption and The Internet

• Encryption


  A process used to secure data by converting it into a coded format, making it unreadable to unauthorized users. Encryption methods include symmetric and asymmetric encryption, both of which protect sensitive information during transmission.
• Public Key


  A key used in asymmetric encryption that is shared publicly to encrypt data. Only the corresponding private key, held by the recipient, can decrypt the data, ensuring secure communication
• IP Address (Internet Protocol Address)


  A unique numerical label assigned to each device connected to a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication. It helps route data between devices on the Internet.