Encryption (AS2)

The process of encrypting AS2 message content so only the intended recipient can read it. The sender encrypts using the receiver's public key; the receiver decrypts with their private key. Common algorithms: AES-128, AES-256 (recommended), and 3DES (legacy, being phased out).

Related Terms

S/MIME (Secure/Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions)AES (Advanced Encryption Standard)3DES (Triple DES)