Primary definition
The process of transforming cipher text into readable text using a cryptographic algorithm and key.
Also known asdeciphering · decoding · unscrambling
5 sources cited4 related termsReviewed Aug 9, 2026
— The State and Local Election Cybersecurity PlaybookView source
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The process of transforming cipher text into readable text using a cryptographic algorithm and key.
The State and Local Election Cybersecurity Playbook · 2024
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Permanent URL · stable across revisions
Election Security Glossary. (2026). Decryption. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/decryption
Sources
5 cited · last checked Aug 9, 2026
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The State and Local Election Cybersecurity Playbook
The State and Local Election Cybersecurity Playbook
High consensus
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March 2020 CSC Report
March 2020 CSC Report
High consensus
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EAC Glossary of Terms
EAC Glossary of Terms
Disputed
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NICCS Glossary
NICCS Glossary
Disputed
05
NIST Election Glossary
NIST Election Glossary
Disputed
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