Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC)

Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) is a method of securing digital information using complex mathematical curves called elliptic curves. It allows two parties to generate a shared secret over an insecure channel, enabling encrypted communication and digital signatures. ECC provides strong security with smaller keys compared to traditional methods like RSA, making it efficient for devices with limited resources, such as smartphones and IoT gadgets. Essentially, ECC leverages the properties of elliptic curves to create secure, fast, and resource-efficient encryption systems—protecting data from unauthorized access in everyday digital interactions.