Question

The process of encoding messages or information in such a way that only authorized parties can read it is called ____________.

Answer 1

Answer:

Encryption

Explanation:

Encryption is a term in the field of computer security (Cryptology) this is a process of encoding information in a way that hackers and eavesdroppers cannot read. The process of encryption involves a plain text (message) been converted into a scrambled text (cipher text) with an encryption algorithm (key) in this way, if the message is intercepted by a hacker he/she is unable to read the contents. Only the authorized party with a decryption key will be able to decrypt back to a plain text and read the contents of the message