1. Any cryptographic system in which arbitrary symbols or groups of symbols, represent units of plain text, or in which units of plain text are rearranged, or both. 2. Series of transformations that converts plaintext to ciphertext using the Cipher Key. Source: FIPS PUB 197
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1. Any cryptographic system in which arbitrary symbols or groups of symbols, represent units of plain text, or in which units of plain text are rearranged, or both. 2. Series of transformations that converts plaintext to ciphertext using the Cipher Key. Source: FIPS PUB 197
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Cipher. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/cipher
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