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CLE DECHIFFREMENT [1 record]

Record 1 2026-05-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Encryption and Decryption
  • IT Security
DEF

A cryptographic key used to reverse the encryption process, converting encrypted data (ciphertext) back into its original form (plaintext).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chiffrage et déchiffrage
  • Sécurité des TI
DEF

Clé cryptographique permettant de convertir des données chiffrées en leur forme originale.

Key term(s)
  • clef de déchiffrement
  • clef de décryptage

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Criptografía y desciframiento
  • Seguridad de IT
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