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cipher systems

[/ˈsaɪfər ˈsɪstəmz/]
nounpl: cipher systems
sistemas de criptografia
1. Methods or techniques used to encode and decode secret messages by substituting or rearranging letters or characters
Ancient cipher systems like the Caesar cipher were used for military communications.
Sistemas de criptografia antigos como a cifra de César eram usados para comunicações militares.
2. Cryptographic algorithms and protocols designed to ensure confidentiality and security of information
Modern cipher systems employ complex mathematical algorithms to protect digital data.
Sistemas de criptografia modernos usam algoritmos matemáticos complexos para proteger dados digitais.
Synonyms
cryptographic systemsencryption methodsencoding systemssecret codes
Antonyms
plaintextunencrypted messages

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sistemas de criptografia
Standard usage in technical and academic contexts
Portugal
sistemas cifrados
Alternative term also used in European Portuguese
General Technical
sistemas de cifra
More formal or specialized usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

crack a cipher
break the code
encrypt information
decipher a message
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