ScienceAugust 12, 2026

decrypting

dee-KRIP-ting

Definition

The process of converting encrypted data back into its original, readable form using a specific key or algorithm.

Etymology

Derived from the prefix 'de-' (reversal) and 'crypt' (from the Greek 'kryptos', meaning hidden). It entered English in the 20th century to describe the technical act of reversing a cipher.

In the news

In the context of Zero Trust Architecture, the article likely discusses decrypting traffic to inspect it for threats, which is a critical security step for maintaining visibility into encrypted network flows.

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