data decryption
/ˈdeɪtə dɪˈkrɪpʃən/ · da·ta de·crypt·ion
noun
- The process of converting encrypted data back into its original, readable form. The data decryption was completed successfully after the key was entered.
- The act of removing encryption from data to make it accessible. Data decryption is essential for accessing secure files.
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Did you know? The term "data decryption" first appeared in the 1974 paper "The Data Encryption Standard" by the National Security Agency, marking the beginning of modern cryptographic practices.