English definition
Encoding data so only authorized parties can read it.
Yoruba definition
Yíyí dátà padà sí ọ̀nà tí àlejò kò lè ka.
Example
HTTPS uses encryption to protect traffic in transit.
Related terms
Other approved terms in Security
Ètò ààbò kòkòrò-ẹ̀rọ
Software that finds and removes computer viruses and related malware.
Kọ́kọ́rọ́ API
Ìjẹ́rìísí
Verifying that someone is who they claim to be.
Ìfààyègbà
Deciding what an authenticated user or app is allowed to do.
Kòkòrò-ẹ̀rọ
Malicious code that copies itself and can damage files or systems.
Ààbò ayélujára
Practices and tools that protect systems and people online.