cryptographic

adjective

cryp·​to·​graph·​ic ˌkrip-tə-ˈgra-fik 

: of, relating to, or using cryptography

cryptographically

ˌkrip-tə-ˈgra-fi-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of cryptographic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While quantum computers—with the capability of breaking today’s cryptographic algorithms in minutes (or even seconds)—are estimated to arrive within the next 10 years, Harvest Now, Decrypt Later (HDNL) cyberattacks pose a present and significant concern for current encrypted data. —Jordan Rackie, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024

According to the note, the flaw has been present since an update on July 23rd until it was resolved by switching the cryptographic algorithm from Bcrypt to PBKDF2 after the vulnerability was internally identified. —Richard Lawler, The Verge, 2 Nov. 2024

In theory, such complicated and lengthy prime numbers may have their use in cryptographic algorithms for enhanced cybersecurity. —Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 24 Oct. 2024

Moreover, cryptographic authentication techniques can significantly enhance the security of GPS signals. —Markus Lutz, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

crypto(graphy) + -graphic

Note: New Latin cryptographicus was already in use by Erycius Puteanus in 1612 (see note at cryptography), though this early occurrence is unlikely to have been the source of the English word.

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above