Which of the following is the process of converting ciphertext back into plaintext?
A) ciphering
B) encryption
C) decryption
D) decoding

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Decryption is the process of converting ciphertext back into plaintext. Ciphering and encryption both refer to the process of converting plaintext into ciphertext. Decoding typically refers to the process of converting encoded data (such as binary or ASCII) into its original form, but not specifically related to cryptography.

Which of the Following Is the Process of Converting Ciphertext