JSON Web Encryption

JSON Web Encryption (JWE) is a standard that securely protects data by encrypting JSON-formatted information. It ensures that sensitive data remains private during transmission or storage by converting it into an unreadable format. Only authorized parties with the correct decryption key can transform the encrypted data back into its original, understandable form. Think of it like sealing a message in a secure, tamper-proof box that only someone with the right key can open—keeping the information confidential and authentic.