Encryption is best defined as which of the following?
- A. A program designed to detect, prevent, and remove malicious software from a computer.
- B. Malicious software designed to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system.
- C. A security process requiring two different forms of identification before granting access.
- D. The process of converting data into a coded form to prevent unauthorized access. ✓
Correct answer
D. The process of converting data into a coded form to prevent unauthorized access.
Explanation
Encryption refers to the process of converting data into a coded form to prevent unauthorized access.