<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:  What is the importance of encryption in cybersecurity? Context: Encryption plays a crucial role in cybersecurity by ensuring that sensitive information is protected through encoding methods that restrict unauthorized access. Answer: [/INST]Encryption helps secure sensitive information by encoding it in a way that only authorized users can access.</s>