The phrase "time until encryption" generally refers to a countdown or period before a broadcast or data stream becomes encrypted, meaning it will no longer be freely accessible without proper authorization or a decryption key. For example, on a TV service like Sky Box Office, it might indicate the remaining time before the content switches from free-to-view to encrypted, requiring a subscription or access rights to view
. More broadly, encryption is the process of converting information into a secret code to prevent unauthorized access, ensuring only those with the correct key can read it
. When talking about "until encryption," it implies that currently the data or content is unencrypted (or freely accessible), but after the specified time, it will be encrypted and protected, restricting access to authorized users only. In summary:
- "Time until encryption" means the time left before data or content becomes encrypted and protected.
- After this time, the content will require proper keys or authorization to access.
- Encryption itself is a method of securing data by transforming it into unreadable code for anyone without the decryption key
