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What is cryptography? How algorithms keep information secret and safe
Cryptography is the art of keeping information secret and safe by transforming it into form that unintended recipients cannot understand. It makes secure data transmission over the internet possible.
QuSecure launches end-to-end post-quantum cybersecurity solution
QuSecure claims new solution is the industry’s first end-to-end quantum software-based platform that protects encrypted communications and data using a quantum-secure channel.
How to choose a certificate management tool
Managing certificates that hold all your encryption secrets is impossible without the right tool. Here's how to narrow the field.
U.S. White House releases ambitious agenda to mitigate the risks of quantum computing
The Biden administration issued an executive order to ensure U.S. leadership in quantum computing and a memorandum to mitigate its security risks.
PureVPN introduces quantum-resistant feature to enhance security, tackle threats
VPN provider has partnered with quantum computing company Quantinuum to deploy quantum-resistant encryption keys.
What is SSL? How SSL certificates enable encrypted communication
SSL and its descendent, TLS, are protocols that encrypt internet traffic, making secure internet communication and ecommerce possible.
Preparing for the quantum-safe encryption future
Organizations soon need to transition to quantum-safe encryption to address new cybersecurity threats. Here’s how businesses can prepare.
LiveAction tackles encryption blindness with new offering
ThreatEye NV combines behavior analysis and machine learning to expose malware in encrypted network traffic.
New quantum key distribution network resistant to quantum attacks
A claimed first-of-a-kind quantum key distribution network offers 800 Gbps encryption under real-world environmental conditions and has been demonstrated to detect and defend against quantum threats.
4 alternatives to encryption backdoors, but no silver bullet
Alternatives to backdoors in end-to-end encryption exist, but not all address privacy and security concerns, say experts at last week’s Engima conference.
9 video chat apps compared: Which is best for security?
Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Cisco Webex, FaceTime, Tauria, Signal, Wire and WhatsApp. What does their encryption look like? What are the trade-offs?
Collect today, decrypt tomorrow: How Russia and China are preparing for quantum computing
All encrypted data will eventually become vulnerable to quantum computing along with the secrets they hold.
Spike in encrypted malware poses dual challenge for CISOs
Faced with a surge in malware hidden in encrypted traffic, CISOs are being tasked with managing technical solutions while also adhering to privacy considerations.
Twitch breach highlights dangers of choosing ease of access over security
Attackers essentially broke into the Twitch house and cleaned out everything. Following least-privilege access principles and encrypted datasets will help others avoid that scenario.
Steganography explained and how to protect against it
Steganography is reasonably easy to implement yet difficult to detect, which is why threat actors use it to deliver malware, evade detection, and gain persistence.
LockFile ransomware uses intermittent encryption to evade detection
This newly discovered ransomware works fast, has multiple ways to avoid detection, and preys on Windows systems with known vulnerabilities.
Apple plan to scan users’ iCloud photos raises new fears of government-mandated data access
Experts argue that Apple is clearing a path for governments to gain access to their citizens' data--essentially an encryption backdoor.
11 technologies improving database security
The database does not have to be a security and privacy liability. These technologies can reduce risk and help ensure regulatory compliance.