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Decrypt

Decrypt: A generic term encompassing decoding and deciphering.

Also known as: Decipher

Alternative names:
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Definition

A generic term encompassing decoding and deciphering.

Alternative Definitions

Definition 2

A generic term encompassing decode and decipher.

Source: NICCS GlossaryType: standard
Definition 3

Generic term encompassing decode and decipher. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)

Source: The Cyber GlossaryType: external

Sources

1
Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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2
NICCS Glossary
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3
The Cyber Glossary
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