What is Encryption?
Brief
September 24, 2026
Cybersecurity might as well have its own language. There are so many acronyms, terms, and sayings that unless you are deeply knowledgeable, have experience in the security field, or have a keen interest, one may not know what they mean. Understanding these terms is the first step to developing a thorough understanding of cybersecurity and, in turn, better protecting yourself, clients, and employees.
In this blog series, we aim to explain and simplify some of the most commonly used terms. Previously, we have covered bullet proof hosting , CVEs , APIs , brute force attacks , zero-day exploits , doxing , data harvesting , IoCs , credential stuffing , ransomware as a service , push bombing , web application attacks , man-in-the-middle attacks , ransomware leak sites , and the CIA Triad .
In this edition, we dive into encryption.