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Encryption in Transit

Encryption

Data in Transit TLS (Transport Layer Security) HTTPS SSL

Scrambling data while it travels.

Definition

Encryption in transit protects data while it moves across networks, so people in the middle can’t read it.

In plain English Scrambling data while it travels.

Why this matters

Why it matters: It helps stop Wi‑Fi snooping, interception, and some types of tampering.

Example

Example: HTTPS uses TLS to encrypt traffic between your browser and a website.