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Definition

An encrypted network is

[a] network on which messages are encrypted (e.g. using DES, AES, or other appropriate algorithms) to prevent reading by unauthorized parties.[1]

References

  1. NIST, Introduction to Public Key Technology and the Federal PKI Infrastructure (NIST Special Publication 800-32), Glossary, at 48 (Feb. 26, 2001) (full-text).