Computer Science GCSE
Encryption software
What Encryption software means in Computer Science GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Encryption software
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Reference: OCR
Uses an algorithm and a key to convert plaintext into ciphertext so data cannot be understood if intercepted.
Topics that use Encryption software
- Utility software (OCR GCSE)
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