Ciphers encrypt data using predetermined words or algorithms. The word cipher comes from sifra and sifr meaning “zero”. Ciphers range from simple decoder rings to complex military-grade encryption requiring a key to decrypt. Ciphers, at their most basic level, are methods and tools for encrypting various types of data. It is important to note that […]
Cipher locks are programmable keypads used to limit access to sensitive areas. The Cypher Lock® by Continental Instruments is a specific type. They can have four or five buttons and be mechanical or electronic. They can be combined with alarms and time settings for added security. A lock refers to a number of types of […]
