Decryption Glossary Definition

Term Decryption
Definition

Decryption is the process of converting encrypted information back into readable form using the appropriate key or cryptographic process.

Context & Usage

Decryption supports data protection, trust, integrity, and secure communication; implementation details matter because weak key handling or configuration can undermine otherwise sound controls.

Categories Cybersecurity, Compliance, and Access Management, General Technology and Miscellaneous