Which of the following statements best explains how encryption works on the Internet?

Which of the following statements best explains how encryption works on the Internet?

A.
Encryption encodes information using specific algorithms with a string of numbers known as a
key.

B.
Encryption validates a username and passwordbefore sending information to the Web server.

C.
Encryption allows authorized users to access Web sites that offer online shopping.

D.
Encryption helps in transaction processing by e-commerce servers on the Internet.