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DECRYPTING [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-01-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
- Communication and Information Management
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- homomorphic encryption
1, record 1, English, homomorphic%20encryption
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Encryption that makes it possible to analyze or manipulate encrypted data without first decrypting it. 1, record 1, English, - homomorphic%20encryption
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- chiffrement homomorphe
1, record 1, French, chiffrement%20homomorphe
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- cryptage homomorphe 1, record 1, French, cryptage%20homomorphe
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chiffrement de données qui permet l'analyse et la manipulation de celles-ci sans déchiffrement préalable. 1, record 1, French, - chiffrement%20homomorphe
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Seguridad de IT
- Gestión de las comunicaciones y la información
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- cifrado homomórfico
1, record 1, Spanish, cifrado%20homom%C3%B3rfico
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] cifrado [que] permite realizar cálculos sobre datos cifrados, sin tener que descifrarlos primero. 1, record 1, Spanish, - cifrado%20homom%C3%B3rfico
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-10-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Computer Mathematics
- IT Security
- Encryption and Decryption
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- secret key cryptographic algorithm
1, record 2, English, secret%20key%20cryptographic%20algorithm
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- symmetric cryptographic algorithm 2, record 2, English, symmetric%20cryptographic%20algorithm
correct
- secret key algorithm 3, record 2, English, secret%20key%20algorithm
correct
- symmetric key algorithm 4, record 2, English, symmetric%20key%20algorithm
correct
- symmetric algorithm 5, record 2, English, symmetric%20algorithm
correct
- secret-key algorithm 6, record 2, English, secret%2Dkey%20algorithm
correct
- symmetric-key algorithm 6, record 2, English, symmetric%2Dkey%20algorithm
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... a symmetric-key algorithm transforms data to make it extremely difficult to view without possessing a secret key. The key is considered symmetric because it is used for both encrypting and decrypting. These keys are usually known by one or more authorized entities. 6, record 2, English, - secret%20key%20cryptographic%20algorithm
Record 2, Key term(s)
- secret-key cryptographic algorithm
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques informatiques
- Sécurité des TI
- Chiffrage et déchiffrage
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- algorithme symétrique
1, record 2, French, algorithme%20sym%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- algorithme à clé secrète 2, record 2, French, algorithme%20%C3%A0%20cl%C3%A9%20secr%C3%A8te
correct, masculine noun
- algorithme de chiffrement symétrique 3, record 2, French, algorithme%20de%20chiffrement%20sym%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun
- algorithme cryptographique symétrique 4, record 2, French, algorithme%20cryptographique%20sym%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun
- algorithme de cryptage symétrique 3, record 2, French, algorithme%20de%20cryptage%20sym%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun
- algorithme de cryptage à clé symétrique 3, record 2, French, algorithme%20de%20cryptage%20%C3%A0%20cl%C3%A9%20sym%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun
- algorithme à clé symétrique 5, record 2, French, algorithme%20%C3%A0%20cl%C3%A9%20sym%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Avec un algorithme symétrique, les clés de chiffrement et de déchiffrement sont identiques; la même clé doit donc être utilisée pour permettre une communication sécurisée. 6, record 2, French, - algorithme%20sym%C3%A9trique
Record 2, Key term(s)
- algorithme à clef secrète
- algorithme de cryptage à clef symétrique
- algorithme à clef symétrique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2024-09-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Computer Mathematics
- Computer Programs and Programming
- IT Security
- Encryption and Decryption
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- key transport algorithm
1, record 3, English, key%20transport%20algorithm
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Key transport algorithms are public key encryption algorithms especially specified for encrypting and decrypting keys. 2, record 3, English, - key%20transport%20algorithm
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques informatiques
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
- Sécurité des TI
- Chiffrage et déchiffrage
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- algorithme de transport de clé
1, record 3, French, algorithme%20de%20transport%20de%20cl%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les algorithmes de transport de clé sont des algorithmes de cryptage à clés publiques spécifiés spécialement pour le cryptage et le décryptage de clés. 2, record 3, French, - algorithme%20de%20transport%20de%20cl%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2024-07-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Computer Mathematics
- IT Security
- Encryption and Decryption
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- symmetric key wrap algorithm
1, record 4, English, symmetric%20key%20wrap%20algorithm
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Symmetric key wrap algorithms] are shared secret key encryption algorithms especially specified for encrypting and decrypting symmetric keys. 2, record 4, English, - symmetric%20key%20wrap%20algorithm
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques informatiques
- Sécurité des TI
- Chiffrage et déchiffrage
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- algorithme d'emballage de clés symétriques
1, record 4, French, algorithme%20d%27emballage%20de%20cl%C3%A9s%20sym%C3%A9triques
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les algorithmes d'emballage de clés symétriques sont des algorithmes de cryptage à clé secrète partagée conçus spécialement pour le cryptage et le décryptage des clés symétriques. 1, record 4, French, - algorithme%20d%27emballage%20de%20cl%C3%A9s%20sym%C3%A9triques
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2024-07-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- cryptographic synchronization
1, record 5, English, cryptographic%20synchronization
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- cryptosynchronization 2, record 5, English, cryptosynchronization
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A process by which a receiving decrypting cryptographic logic attains the same internal state as the transmitting encrypting logic. 2, record 5, English, - cryptographic%20synchronization
Record 5, Key term(s)
- cryptographic synchronisation
- cryptosynchronisation
- crypto-synchronization
- crypto-synchronisation
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- synchronisation cryptographique
1, record 5, French, synchronisation%20cryptographique
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Processus par lequel la logique cryptographique déchiffrante à la réception atteint le même état interne que la logique chiffrante à l'émission. 2, record 5, French, - synchronisation%20cryptographique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2023-11-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Encryption and Decryption
- Telecommunications Transmission
- IT Security
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- decryption
1, record 6, English, decryption
correct, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- decipherment 2, record 6, English, decipherment
correct, standardized
- decrypting 3, record 6, English, decrypting
correct
- deciphering 4, record 6, English, deciphering
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A process that consists in reconstituting a set of data from its corresponding cryptogram by using the appropriate key. 5, record 6, English, - decryption
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
decryption; decipherment: terms standardized by ISO in collaboration with the International Electrotechnical Commission. 5, record 6, English, - decryption
Record 6, Key term(s)
- decypherment
- decyphering
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Chiffrage et déchiffrage
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
- Sécurité des TI
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- déchiffrement
1, record 6, French, d%C3%A9chiffrement
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- déchiffrage 2, record 6, French, d%C3%A9chiffrage
correct, masculine noun, less frequent
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Processus qui consiste à reconstituer un ensemble de données à partir du cryptogramme qui lui correspond en recourant à la clé appropriée. 3, record 6, French, - d%C3%A9chiffrement
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
déchiffrement : terme normalisé par l'ISO en collaboration avec la Commission électrotechnique internationale. 3, record 6, French, - d%C3%A9chiffrement
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Criptografía y desciframiento
- Transmisión (Telecomunicaciones)
- Seguridad de IT
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- descifrado
1, record 6, Spanish, descifrado
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- desencriptación 1, record 6, Spanish, desencriptaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
- descripción 1, record 6, Spanish, descripci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
- decodificación 2, record 6, Spanish, decodificaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proceso de descifrar los datos que se encuentran codificados, de modo que puedan leerse. 2, record 6, Spanish, - descifrado
Record 7 - internal organization data 2009-11-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- key
1, record 7, English, key
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Information used to set up and periodically change the operations performed in crypto-equipment for the purpose of encrypting and decrypting electronic signals, determining electronic counter-countermeasures patterns, or producing other keys. 1, record 7, English, - key
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
key: term and definition officially approved by the Security Terminology Committee (STC). 2, record 7, English, - key
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- clé
1, record 7, French, cl%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Information utilisée pour établir et changer périodiquement les opérations accomplies en équipement cryptographique afin de chiffrer et déchiffrer les signaux électroniques, de déterminer les modèles de contre-contre-mesures ou de produire d'autres clés. 1, record 7, French, - cl%C3%A9
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
clé : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de la terminologie de la sécurité (CTS). 2, record 7, French, - cl%C3%A9
Record 7, Key term(s)
- clef
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Seguridad de IT
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- código
1, record 7, Spanish, c%C3%B3digo
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-05-07
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
- Internet and Telematics
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- decrypting key
1, record 8, English, decrypting%20key
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A code, large number, or work that allows a message to be decoded. 1, record 8, English, - decrypting%20key
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
- Internet et télématique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- clé de décryptage
1, record 8, French, cl%C3%A9%20de%20d%C3%A9cryptage
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- clef de déchiffrage 2, record 8, French, clef%20de%20d%C3%A9chiffrage
feminine noun
- clef de déchiffrement 3, record 8, French, clef%20de%20d%C3%A9chiffrement
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour le décryptage, la clé Secrète de l'utilisateur permet de constituer une clé de décryptage. On verra les différents éléments qui constituent cette dernière. L'algorithme de Deltacrypt interviendra ensuite pour décrypter le message chiffré une fois certain que l'intégrité du cryptage a été préservée. 1, record 8, French, - cl%C3%A9%20de%20d%C3%A9cryptage
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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