ciphertext system
[ˈsaɪfətɛkst ˈsɪstəm]
nounpl: ciphertext systems
sistema de texto cifrado
1. A cryptographic system or method that converts plaintext (readable information) into ciphertext (encrypted, unreadable information) using an encryption algorithm and key
The military uses a sophisticated ciphertext system to secure communications.
O exército utiliza um sistema de texto cifrado sofisticado para proteger as comunicações.
2. The entire infrastructure or framework that manages the encryption, transmission, and decryption of coded messages
Modern banking relies on advanced ciphertext systems to protect financial transactions.
Os bancos modernos dependem de sistemas avançados de texto cifrado para proteger transações financeiras.
This is specialized technical terminology used primarily in cybersecurity, cryptography, and information technology fields. In Brazil, it's commonly used in academic computer science programs and by IT professionals. The term has become increasingly important globally due to heightened concerns about data privacy and security. Both English and Portuguese variants are widely used interchangeably in international tech communities.
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