What process converts plaintext into a coded format to prevent unauthorized access?
Obfuscation
Hashing
Tokenization
Encryption
Encryption is the process of converting plaintext into a coded format known as ciphertext, which can only be read by authorized parties who have the decryption key. This process uses an algorithm and a key to transform the readable data into an unreadable format, thereby protecting the data from unauthorized access or eavesdropping.
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