dual-method encryption

noun

UK /ˈdjuːəl ˈmɛθəd ɪnˈkrɪpʃən/

US /ˈduːəl ˈmɛθəd ɪnˈkrɪpʃən/

A way to lock a message twice with two different secret codes.

The app uses dual-method encryption so your photos stay safe even if one code is stolen.

SYNONYMS

double encryption two-layer encryption dual-layer encryption double-lock security two-key encryption

RELATED WORDS

cryptography cipher security key data protection decryption

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Using two separate algorithms to protect the same data.

Engineers chose dual-method encryption, pairing AES with RSA for extra safety.

3. A security setup where data is scrambled once for storage and again for sending.

Dual-method encryption keeps files locked on the disk and while they travel over the network.

4. Any system that requires two different unlocking steps to read information.

With dual-method encryption, a thief would need both passwords to open the file.