List of telecommunications encryption terms

A list of telecommunications encryption terms encompasses various concepts, methodologies, protocols, and standards used in securing communications over telecommunications networks. Here are some common terms associated with telecommunications encryption: ### Basic Terms 1. **Encryption**: The process of converting plaintext into ciphertext to prevent unauthorized access. 2. **Decryption**: The process of converting ciphertext back to plaintext. 3. **Cipher**: An algorithm for performing encryption or decryption.