Data Encryption Solutions

Data Encryption Solutions- helpful information

In any computing environment, be it business or personal, there is a strong need to protect sensitive and confidential data, such as finances and customer information. Failure to protect that data leaves it open to ready access by any determined hacker or data thief.

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Understanding Data Encryption Solutions

At a fairly basic level, encryption is a technique used to transform readable data into what appears to be absolute gibberish. Once encrypted, data is considered secure even if obtained by an unauthorised person. In order to restore encrypted data to its original state, it is processed by a program that uses the same “security key” with which it was first encrypted.

Most common solutions include;

Disk Encryption - encrypts the entire hard drive of a laptop, workstation and server, to protect against disclosure of its information in the case of theft, accidental loss, or disposal of the hardware device.

File Encryption - encrypts files and folders of confidential information within network connected servers, workstations and laptops. Data files traveling the LAN and unprotected WAN are secured against the threat of unauthorized exposure.

Portable media encryption- enables secure, encrypted transfer and storage of confidential data files on unprotected mediums such as data transferred by USB drive, burnt to a CD or DVD, via email and other mobility technology.

Business benefits of Data Encryption 

Enhanced security: Data encryption provides an additional level of protection for securing data against hackers and data thieves, whom are savvy enough to penetrate the strongest levels of perimeter security.

Regulatory compliance: Many businesses operate in industries where strict regulations apply to protecting sensitive data, such as customer details. Encryption is one of the most effective means of adhering to such regulations.

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