noun
- A system or set of algorithms used to encrypt and decrypt information to keep it secret and secure.
Usage: technical; computing
Examples
- The bank uses a modern cryptosystem to protect customer account information.
- RSA is one of the most widely used cryptosystems for secure data transmission.
- Developers must choose an appropriate cryptosystem based on their security requirements.
- The cryptosystem relies on a pair of public and private keys.
- Breaking a strong cryptosystem would require enormous computational power.