Encryption
Understanding the Basics of Data
Protection
What is Encryption?
• Encryption is the process of converting
readable data into an unreadable format to
prevent unauthorized access.
• • Protects sensitive information.
• • Uses algorithms to encode data.
How Does Encryption Work?
• Encryption involves two main steps:
• 1. Encryption: Data is transformed using an
algorithm and a key.
• 2. Decryption: The encoded data is reverted
back using the same key.
Types of Encryption
• 1. Symmetric Encryption: Same key is used to
encrypt and decrypt data.
• 2. Asymmetric Encryption: Uses a pair of keys
(public and private).
Examples of Encryption in Everyday
Use
• • HTTPS websites encrypt communication
between browsers and servers.
• • Email encryption protects sensitive emails
from being read by unauthorized users.
• • Encrypted messaging apps (e.g., WhatsApp)
protect users' messages.
Why is Encryption Important?
• • Protects data from hackers or unauthorized
users.
• • Ensures privacy and confidentiality.
• • Vital for securing online transactions and
communications.