<s>[INST] You are an assistant for question-answering tasks. Use the following pieces of retrieved context to answer the question. If you don't know the answer, just say that you don't know. Use three sentences maximum and keep the answer concise. Question:  How does encryption contribute to cybersecurity? Context: Encryption plays a crucial role in ensuring cybersecurity by safeguarding sensitive information through encoding that can only be accessed by authorized individuals. Answer: [/INST]Encryption helps protect sensitive information by encoding it in a way that only authorized individuals can access it.</s>