Cryptography can mean either the analysis or the deciphering of codes, ciphers and cryptograms. Also known as: cryptanalysis, cryptanalytics, cryptology. First Seen1900 B.C. Cryptography is a method ...

An encryption method that uses the same private (secret) key at both ends of the transmission. Contrast with asymmetric cryptography, which uses a public and private key. See secret key cryptography.

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) looked to burnish its tech credentials this week with the publication of new research into robust cryptography. The GCHQ offshoot is the UK national ...