Encryption

Row of keys
With security, reinventing the wheel is never a good idea. These 8 best practices for securing microservices are a good start.
Marco Troisi
Feb 14, 2017
8 best practices for microservices app sec
Micro-size it
Hackers have gotten more advanced, and so should data security approaches. Read about three new data security technologies that may soon be in use.
Robert Lemos
Oct 12, 2015
3 cutting-edge data security technologies that will help secure the future
Mission possible
It's a relatively simple matter to protect yourself in the coming age of quantum computing. Here's how to be secure.
Luther Martin
Nov 16, 2017
Is quantum computing the end of security as we know it?
Don't panic!
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Keeping on top of the security statistics can be hard, given the volume and diversity of reports and market data. Jai Vijayan compiles the stats...
Jaikumar Vijayan
Jul 28, 2016
The 38 cybersecurity stats that matter most
Security by the numbers
Encryption doesn't have to affect app performance. By minimizing your app's network connections you can maximize both performance and security.
Luther Martin
Aug 4, 2016
Relax! Good encryption practices won't affect app performance
Dial it right
Here's why format-preserving data protection is better for your COBOL applications—especially in the age of privacy laws.
Phil Smith III
Feb 25, 2020
COBOL and GDPR: Why format-preserving data protection is key
It's time to get data-centric
Weigh the pros and cons of different mobile app encryption strategies for user data, which needs to be protected before storing it.
Peter Wayner
Feb 23, 2016
Is your mobile app design putting your data at risk?
I like my data scrambled
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This survey report of 435 professionals reveals gaps are closing between application developers and IT security although significant challenges...
SANS 2015 State of Application Security
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As enterprises demand that more and more data be encrypted, having a centralized key management strategy is imperative. Here's how to manage all of those keys.
As enterprises demand that more and more data be encrypted, having a centralized key management strategy is critical. Here's how to manage all of...
Jason Paul Kazarian
Sep 6, 2016
Centralized encryption key management: Why you need it and how to deploy it
Lock 'em up
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The latest quantum-computing breakthrough is great, but there's still no fear of today's security encryption being broken. Here's why.
Luther Martin
Oct 12, 2018
Is the newest quantum breakthrough an encryption killer?
What's in the cards
End-to-end encrypted communication has come of age. It’s not just for security pros anymore.
Richi Jennings
Feb 27, 2020
EU switches to Signal: One rule for elites, another for plebs
Security Blogwatch
Developers who want an encryption algorithm that's highly secure—and will pass compliance—should go with products that can pass the FIPS 140-2 test.
Luther Martin
Jul 20, 2016
A software engineer's guide to encryption: How not to fail
Crypto giving you FIPS?
Looking to embark on endpoint encryption? Here is a walk-through of the different encryption strategies you need to know.
Jason Blackett
Nov 1, 2019
3 endpoint encryption strategies you need to know
The key is finding the right approach
If you can't bring your own encryption to the cloud, at least bring your own keys. Here's what your team needs to know about the choices.
Sid Dutta
Apr 20, 2020
What you need to know about 'bring your own key' in the cloud
Keep your keys by your side
iCloud backups might be vulnerable to corporate or nation-state espionage. Should you consider alternative arrangements for your users?
Richi Jennings
Jan 23, 2020
FBI calls, Apple obeys demand over iCloud data
Security Blogwatch
Understanding the differences between data-protection technologies is critical. Here's what you need to know.
Phil Smith III
Apr 14, 2020
Encryption vs. tokenization vs. whatever: What you need to know
Data protection terminology decrypted
Format-preserving encryption (FPE) is key to protecting your legacy data while keeping your apps and network humming.
Luther Martin
Jul 11, 2018
Why you should use format-preserving encryption for legacy data
FPE is in the house
Use format-preserving hashing to anonymize sensitive data — and save your businesses money.
Karen Martin
Oct 10, 2018
Format-preserving hashing: A better way to anonymize your sensitive data
Battle of the encryption methods
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