encryption
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encryption
The process by which information or data is converted into a code using an algorithm in order to protect it from unauthorized access.
Eine sichere Ende-zu-Ende-Verschlüsselung ist für den Schutz der Privatsphäre bei Messengern unerlässlich.
Secure end-to-end encryption is essential for protecting privacy in messaging apps.
The word contains 'der Schlüssel' (the key). The prefix 'ver-' describes a transformation, and the ending '-ung' turns the verb 'verschlüsseln' (to encrypt) into a noun. Literally, it is the process of 'locking up' data.
Ohne den richtigen Code kann man die Verschlüsselung nicht aufheben.
Without the right code, you cannot remove the encryption.
Common adjectives are 'sichere' (secure), 'starke' (strong), or 'schwache' (weak) Verschlüsselung (encryption). A common fixed term is 'Ende-zu-Ende-Verschlüsselung' (end-to-end encryption). Typical verbs are 'aufheben' (to remove), 'knacken' (to crack), or 'umgehen' (to bypass).
Experten ist es gelungen, die schwache Verschlüsselung zu knacken.
Experts managed to crack the weak encryption.
This word is used almost exclusively in the context of digital communication, data protection, and computer security, for example with emails, messaging services, or online payments.
Die Bank nutzt für alle Transaktionen eine 256-Bit-Verschlüsselung.
The bank uses 256-bit encryption for all transactions.
programming
In encryption, data is converted into a protected code using an algorithm. In programming, code is written to create a computer program with specific functions. Verschlüsselung is suitable for protecting existing data, while Programmierung is suitable for developing executable behavior.
Die Verschlüsselung schützt die Nachrichten der neuen App vor fremdem Zugriff.
The encryption protects the new app’s messages from unauthorized access.
Die Programmierung legt fest, wie die neue App Nachrichten versendet.
The programming determines how the new app sends messages.
