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Encryption is the process of transforming readable data into an unreadable format. There are different types of encryption, but the two most common are symmetric and asymmetric.

Symmetric encryption is where the same key is used to encrypt and decrypt the data. The key is usually a very long number that is used only once, and it is important to keep it safe.

Asymmetric encryption is where two different keys are used. The first key is used to encrypt the data, and the second key is used to decrypt the data.

This is more secure because if one key is stolen, the data is still protected.