Question

Cryptography is defined as

The practice of encoding information so only authorized people can read it.
The practice of encoding information so only authorized people can read it.

The act of stealing personal information online.
The act of stealing personal information online.

Sensitive information sent over networks that needs to be secured.
Sensitive information sent over networks that needs to be secured.

Verified authority to view information, such as a password or key.

Answer 1

Cryptography is best defined as **the practice of encoding information so only authorized people can read it**. This involves various techniques and algorithms to transform readable data (plaintext) into an unreadable format (ciphertext) to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity of the information.

The other definitions listed relate to aspects of information security and unauthorized access but do not define cryptography itself.