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Definitions

Plain text - The data in human readable form.

Cipher - An encryption method or algorithm.

Key - The data used to encrypt or decrypt the plain text.

Cipher text - The encrypted data which can only be understood if decrypted.

Encryption Methods

Caesar / Substitution Cipher

Vernam Cipher