In general, you are correct, with other components being the proper handling and usage of keys and disposal of pads, Although if a friend and I met up in a des

In general, you are correct, with other components being the proper handling and usage of keys and disposal of pads, Although if a friend and I met up in a desolate place where he whispers me the secret, I'd argue the exchange was secure without encryption. So if you can exchange a message without anyone else knowing, encryption isn't necessary