Abstract: A method for encrypting or encoding a message, or communication between the author and the intended recipient of the message or communication is provided. The method includes identifying a message or communication to be encrypted. The message or communication is provided with a plurality of characters. The method includes providing an encryption key array having a plurality of records, each record of the encryption key array includes a plurality of elements. The method further includes associating the characters of the message with the encryption key array. The position of the character within the message relative to other characters of the message is determined and associated with the position of one of the plurality of records within the encryption key array relative to the other records of the encryption key array. The character of the message is determined and associated with the position of one of the plurality of elements within the associated record of the encryption key array.