Defined term
End-to-end Encryption
End-to-end Encryption: Communications encryption in which data is encrypted when being passed through a network, but routing information remains visible.
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Definition
Communications encryption in which data is encrypted when being passed through a network, but routing information remains visible.
Alternative Definitions
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Communications encryption in which data is encrypted when being passed through a network, but routing information remains visible. SOURCE: SP 800-12 Encryption of information at its origin and decryption at its intended destination without intermediate decryption. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)
Sources
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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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March 2020 CSC Report
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The Cyber Glossary
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