Network layer encryption

Network layer encryption secures data as it travels across a network, such as the internet, by coding it so only authorized parties can read it. It operates at a foundational level in the communication process, encrypting data packets before they are sent and decrypting them upon arrival. This ensures that even if someone intercepts the data during transmission, they cannot understand its content without the proper decryption key. Network layer encryption enhances privacy and security for sensitive information, safeguarding communications between devices, applications, and servers from interception or tampering during transit.