Capterra Glossary
Encapsulation
Encapsulation refers to how data is stored and accessed within an object or class in programming languages. It helps protect sensitive information from being leaked outside of its intended scope (i.e., private) while also enabling access for other objects that need it (public).
What Small and Midsize Businesses Need to Know About Encapsulation
Encapsulation can help reduce errors and increase efficiency for SMBs. It leaves fewer chances for mistakes or accidental misuse, which could lead to security breaches if left unchecked. Encapsulation also helps make programming languages more manageable by grouping related functions instead of scattering them throughout different files. Additionally, it assists with code reuse, helping save time and money when building new applications.
Related Terms
- Synchronous
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
- Intranet
- Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR)
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Managed Service Provider (MSP)
- Haptics
- WAN (Wide-Area Network)
- Service-oriented Architecture (SOA)
- Augmented Reality (AR)
- Chief Information Officer (CIO)
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- Platform as a Service (PaaS)
- Service-Level Agreement (SLA)
- Scalability
- Data Center
- Authorization
- Multitenancy