cryptographically

Thân thiện

The data is cryptographically secured before transmission.

Definition

Adverb: In a manner relating to or using cryptography; by means of cryptographic techniques.

Usage

The adverb "cryptographically" describes that an action is performed using the principles, methods, or algorithms of cryptography. It modifies verbs to specify that the process involves encryption, decryption, or secure communication protocols.

Examples

• The message was cryptographically secured before transmission over the network.
• These two files are cryptographically identical, meaning their digital signatures match.
• The system cryptographically verifies the identity of each user during login.

Advanced Usage

• Cryptographically secure/generated/random: These are common collocations indicating that the security, generation, or randomness meets the high standards required for cryptographic applications, making it virtually impossible to predict or break.
  • A cryptographically secure random number generator is essential for creating encryption keys.
• Cryptographically linked/bound: Describes items (like data blocks in a blockchain) that are connected using cryptographic hashes, ensuring the integrity of the chain.
  • Each block in the ledger is cryptographically linked to the previous one.

Variants and Related Words

• Cryptographic (adjective): Of or relating to cryptography.
  • They used a strong cryptographic algorithm.
• Cryptography (noun): The art and science of writing or solving codes; secure communication.
• Encrypt (verb): To convert information into a cipher or code.
• Decrypt (verb): To convert coded information back into its original form.

Synonyms

• By encryption
• Using cryptography
• Via cryptographic means

Related Phrases and Technical Usage

• Cryptographically hashed: Describes data that has been processed by a cryptographic hash function (e.g., SHA-256) to produce a unique, fixed-size string (hash).
  • The password is stored as a cryptographically hashed value, not in plain text.
• Cryptographically signed: Describes data to which a digital signature, created with a private key, has been attached to verify authenticity and integrity.
  • The software update must be cryptographically signed by the developer to be trusted.

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Adverb

1. in a cryptographic manner