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encryption algorithm
Last modified: Wednesday, October 22, 2003
A mathematical procedure for performing encryption on data. Through the use of an algorithm, information is made into meaningless cipher text and requires the use of a key to transform the data back into its original form. Blowfish, AESRC4, RC5, and RC6 are examples of encryption algorithms.