Explainer

Encryption converts plaintext to ciphertext using algorithms and keys to ensure data confidentiality. Decryption is the reverse process of encryption; converting ciphertext back to plaintext. These processes secure technologies against cyber threats.

Additional Context

Alan Turing is a prominent British mathematician who is widely revered as the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence. During WWII, he helped break the Nazi Enigma encryption, developing the Bombe machine to decode messages. His breakthrough not only significantly influenced the field of computer science and cryptography but also provided crucial intelligence that shaped Allied strategies during the war. Turing's legacy extends to modern encryption techniques, integral in safeguarding today’s digital security.