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What is the purpose of encryption in cybersecurity?

  1. A
    To speed up data transfer
  2. B
    To compress files for storage
  3. C
    To delete unwanted files
  4. D
    To convert data into a coded form to prevent unauthorized access

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Encryption is a process in cybersecurity where plaintext data is converted into an unreadable coded form (ciphertext) using cryptographic keys. Its primary purpose is to ensure data confidentiality and protect it from unauthorized access during storage or transmission.

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What is the purpose of encryption in cybersecurity?
A
To speed up data transfer
B
To compress files for storage
C
To delete unwanted files
D
To convert data into a coded form to prevent unauthorized access

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