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Encryption

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Definition

Scrambling data so only authorized people can read it. Like writing in a secret code that only you and your friend know.

Real-World Example

When you shop online, encryption protects your credit card number from hackers.

Related Terms

Cloud Provider Equivalencies

These services manage encryption keys (create, store, rotate, and control access) used to encrypt data in cloud services. They integrate with storage, databases, and applications to enable encryption at rest and support envelope encryption patterns.

AWS
AWS Key Management Service (KMS)
AZ
Azure Key Vault
GCP
Cloud Key Management Service (Cloud KMS)
OCI
OCI Vault

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