encryption

BrE /ɪnˈkrɪpʃən/ AmE /ɪnˈkrɪpʃən/

noun en → es

1 SECURITY [uncountable] B2

the process of converting information or data into a code, especially to prevent unauthorized access

cifrado, encriptación

  • encryption of something

Collocations strong encryption · data encryption

  • The company uses strong encryption to protect its data.

    La empresa utiliza un cifrado fuerte para proteger sus datos.