Rivest Cipher (RC)

Rivest Cipher (RC) refers to a family of encryption algorithms developed by Ronald Rivest, such as RC4, RC5, and RC6. These are methods used to securely encode data so that only authorized parties can access it. They work by transforming readable information into an unreadable format using complex mathematical operations, which can then be reversed with a secret key. RC ciphers are widely used in secure communications, including Wi-Fi encryption and online data protection, ensuring confidentiality and data integrity in various digital applications.