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ECB

ECB

9.6
A way to make data secret by changing each block separately
  • noun
  • /ˌiːsiːˈbiː/
  • Specialized
translation icon : modo ECB

Examples

  • The assessment was done by two independent assessors (JH, ECB); disagreement was solved by discussion, and if needed, a third person (PJdJ) was asked to give an opinion.

    Academic text (2018)

  • The simplest mode of operation for block ciphers is the Electronic Codebook ECB, where each block is encrypted independently.

  • In cryptography, the Electronic Codebook ECB is often used for its straightforward process of encrypting data blocks separately.

  • When implementing encryption schemes, you may choose the Electronic Codebook ECB mode for its efficiency in handling individual data blocks.

How Secure

Tox
  • Texting
2 9.7
ECB
  • Specialized
9.6

Surface Forms

ECB singular
ECBs plural

Morphology

ECB = E + C + B

ECB is an initialism (acronym); the individual letters are not English morphemes and do not convey the meaning of the cryptography term unless the expansion is known.

Etymology

ECB stands for Electronic Codebook, which is like a 'book' where each page or block is coded the same way. Because it codes each block on its own, identical parts look the same after coding, so ECB can show patterns and is not safe for very sensitive data.