End-to-End Encryption: A method of secure communication that prevents third-parties from accessing data while it’s transferred from one end system to another. In this system, data is encrypted on the sender’s system or device, and only the recipient is able to decrypt it. No intermediary, including internet service providers, application service providers, and hackers, can read it or tamper with it. End-to-end encryption is widely used in messaging services, email communication, and secure file sharing to ensure that only the communicating users can read the messages.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D2: Cloud Data Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D4: Communication and Network Security | Security+ D1: General Security Concepts | SSCP D5: Cryptography
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