Computer Applications
Answer
| Encryption | Decryption |
|---|---|
| Encryption is the process of conversion of data into a form that cannot be easily understood by anyone except those possessing special information usually referred to as a key. | Decryption is the process of converting the encrypted data back into its original form, so that it can be understood by anyone. |
| The result of encryption is cipher text. | The result of decryption is the original text. |
| It is usually done at the sender's end. | It is usually done at the receiver's end. |