Homonym: ECC (Education)
ECC, or Elliptic Curve Cryptography, is a type of public key cryptography that uses the mathematics of elliptic curves to secure data. It provides a way to create secure keys for encrypting and decrypting information, making it difficult for unauthorized users to access sensitive data. ECC is known for offering strong security with smaller key sizes compared to traditional methods like RSA.
This efficiency makes ECC particularly useful for devices with limited processing power, such as smartphones and IoT devices. As a result, it is increasingly adopted in various applications, including secure communications, digital signatures, and blockchain technology.