Cryptographic

/ˌkrɪptəˈɡræfɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to cryptography, the practice of creating and deciphering codes to protect information from unauthorized access.

Etymology

From Greek kryptos (hidden) + graphein (to write), literally meaning 'hidden writing.' The field evolved from ancient secret messaging to modern digital security protecting everything from personal data to national secrets.

Kelly Says

Cryptography is humanity's ultimate game of hide-and-seek with information - every code is simultaneously a lock and a key, protecting secrets while creating new puzzles that challenge our most brilliant minds to solve them.

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