The document presents a novel cryptographic method called the nearest prime cipher, which enhances data confidentiality and integrity through a unique key generation process utilizing nearest prime numbers and logical operations. It outlines both encryption and decryption procedures, highlighting the benefits of the proposed approach, such as the ability to support 256 characters and the use of mixed row and column retrieval for increased security. The conclusion emphasizes the effectiveness of this method in safeguarding data against passive attacks and suggests future enhancements for secure key exchange and improved efficiency.