This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Zeeshan (Acid) 🎖
Encryption is a fancy word that means keeping secrets. It's like when you have a secret toy that you don't want anyone else to know about. You hide it somewhere that nobody can find it, so it's safe and secure. That's what encryption does, but with information like your passwords, pictures, and messages.
How Encryption Works 🔒
Imagine you want to send a secret message to your friend, but you don't want anyone else to read it. First, you take your message and turn it into a secret code that only you and your friend can understand. This code is called "encrypted data".
To encrypt your message, you can use a special tool called a "cipher". It's like a secret decoder ring that turns your message into a jumbled mess of letters and numbers. 🕵️♂️
Then, you send your encrypted message to your friend. They use the same cipher tool to decode the message back into the original message. Only your friend can do this, so nobody else can read your secret message. It's like you and your friend have a secret language that nobody else can speak. 🤫
Why Encryption is Important 🔍
Encryption is important because it keeps your information safe from people who shouldn't have access to it. Just like how you keep your secret toy hidden from your little brother, encryption keeps your information hidden from hackers and other bad people on the internet.
If you have a password for your tablet or phone, that's like a secret code that only you know. It's a form of encryption that keeps your device secure. If someone else tries to guess your password, they won't be able to get in.
Wrap-Up 🎁
So there you have it, encryption explained to a 5 year old! Encryption is like having a secret language that only you and your friend can speak. It keeps your information safe and secure from bad people on the internet. Just remember to use strong passwords and keep your secret toys hidden! 🤫🔑
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Zeeshan (Acid) 🎖
Zeeshan (Acid) 🎖 | Sciencx (2023-03-21T17:36:58+00:00) Encryption: Explained to a 5 Year Old 👶🏻. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2023/03/21/encryption-explained-to-a-5-year-old-%f0%9f%91%b6%f0%9f%8f%bb/
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