noun
- Plural of cryptosystem; integrated sets of algorithms and protocols used to encrypt and decrypt information for secure communication.
Usage: technical; computing/cybersecurity
Examples
- Modern cryptosystems rely on complex mathematical functions to protect sensitive data.
- Banks use multiple cryptosystems to secure financial transactions.
- The security of cryptosystems depends on the strength of their underlying algorithms.
- Researchers are developing post-quantum cryptosystems to resist future computing threats.
- Different cryptosystems are suited for different applications, from messaging to data storage.