encryption system

[ɪn'krɪpʃən 'sɪstəm]
nounpl: encryption systems / sistemas de criptografia
sistema de criptografia
1. A set of procedures and algorithms used to convert readable data into an encoded format to prevent unauthorized access
The company implemented a new encryption system to protect customer data.
A empresa implementou um novo sistema de criptografia para proteger os dados dos clientes.
2. The technical infrastructure and protocols that manage the encoding and decoding of sensitive information
Military communications rely on advanced encryption systems.
As comunicações militares dependem de sistemas de criptografia avançados.
In Brazil, especially in São Paulo's tech hubs, 'sistema de criptografia' is the standard term used in IT companies and banking sectors. The term reflects the country's growing focus on cybersecurity, particularly in financial institutions and government communications. In the USA, encryption systems are critical to national security discourse and are frequently referenced in tech policy debates.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
cipher systemcryptographic systemencoding systemsecurity protocol
Antonyms / Antônimos
decryption systemplaintext system

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sistema de criptografia
most common and standard usage
Brazil (Tech Industry)
sistema de encriptação
alternative technical term, less formal
São Paulo
sistema de criptografia
standard usage in business and tech sectors
Portugal
sistema de encriptação / sistema criptográfico
Portuguese preference for 'encriptação' in some contexts

Related Words

encryptionalgorithmcryptographycybersecuritydata protectionRSASSL/TLSauthentication

Related Idioms & Phrases

break the encryption
crack the code
secure transmission
end-to-end encryption
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