Encrypted Communication
Encrypted communication is a security concept that involves encoding data transmitted between parties to prevent unauthorized access, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity. It uses cryptographic algorithms to transform plaintext messages into ciphertext, which can only be decrypted by authorized recipients with the correct keys. This is fundamental in protecting sensitive information in digital interactions, such as online banking, messaging apps, and secure web browsing.
Developers should learn and implement encrypted communication to safeguard user data, comply with privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA), and build trust in applications. It is essential in use cases like securing API calls, protecting user credentials, enabling end-to-end encryption in messaging platforms, and preventing man-in-the-middle attacks in network communications. Mastery of this concept is crucial for roles in cybersecurity, backend development, and any field handling sensitive data.