Encryption
The process of encoding information so that only authorized parties can access it, using mathematical algorithms to transform readable data into an unreadable format.
Used in the Books
This term appears in 2 chapters:
"...inks between corporate data centers and AWS) arrived in 2011. CloudTrail (audit logs tracking every action) launched in 2013. Key Management Service (encryption key management) came in 2014. AWS added enterprise support plans with dedicated technical account managers. The customer base composition shifted dr..."
"...evolutionary (both innovate independently without reciprocal influence). - Example: Ransomware attackers and defenders go through multi-year cycles (encryption → backup → exfiltration → zero-trust) where each innovation prompts counter-innovation - co-evolutionary. Arms race intensity matrix: | Criteri..."
Biological Context
Organisms use biological encryption. Pheromone signals are 'encrypted'—only conspecifics with the right receptors can decode them. Immune systems encode self-markers that only matching cells can interpret. These private communication channels prevent interception by predators or parasites.
Business Application
Encryption protects data in transit (HTTPS) and at rest (encrypted storage). End-to-end encryption ensures only sender and recipient can read messages. Encryption enables digital commerce, privacy, and secure communication but creates challenges for law enforcement.