encryption

In cryptography, encryption is the process of encoding a message or information in such a way that only authorized parties can access it and those who are not authorized cannot. Encryption does not itself prevent interference, but denies the intelligible content to a would-be interceptor.

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MasterCard Adds Cybersecurity-Focused Exec To Ranks
MasterCard Adds Cybersecurity-Focused Exec To Ranks
February 02, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

MasterCard took another step in securing its cybersecurity-focused plans when it announced the appointment of Alexander N.M. Niejelow as its senior VP of public policy, starting...

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The IT Case Against Backdoor Encryption Access
The IT Case Against Backdoor Encryption Access
January 12, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

While government agencies continue to push for backdoor access to encrypted information systems, a recent survey showed 63 percent of IT professionals remain opposed to...

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FBI Challenges Tech Giants On Encryption
FBI Challenges Tech Giants On Encryption
December 30, 2015  |  News

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is looking to challenge technology companies to do more as it reacts to terrorism threats after the attacks that came in...

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Inside The ‘Back Door’ Encryption Security Debate
Inside The ‘Back Door’ Encryption Security Debate
December 28, 2015  |  Security & Fraud

Security researchers investigating the software coding vulnerability that hit Juniper Networks two weeks ago are now warning against the threat of encryption technology weaknesses, Reuters...

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Web Encryption’s Coming Crisis
Web Encryption’s Coming Crisis
December 23, 2015  |  News

As bad as 2014 was, 2015 managed to actually be worse for data security and has been rife with breaches, including the big one at...

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Pro-Encryption Advocates Seek Capitol Hill Support
Pro-Encryption Advocates Seek Capitol Hill Support
December 14, 2015  |  Security & Fraud

In the ongoing battle over the government’s right to access consumer data transmitted via smartphones and digital devices, privacy advocates are calling on support from...

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Gov-Tech Encryption Battle Wages On
Gov-Tech Encryption Battle Wages On
November 27, 2015  |  News

The winter freeze might sure be slowing down the country but not the encryption debate. It is, in fact, now heating up following Senator Ron...

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Paris Attack Sparks Silicon Valley Encryption Debate
Paris Attack Sparks Silicon Valley Encryption Debate
November 23, 2015  |  News

The recent terrorist attacks in Paris have fueled the fire for an ongoing debate about encrypted data and the major Silicon Valley tech companies’ abilities...

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ProtonMail Crowdfunds Cyber Defense Against DDoS Attack
ProtonMail Crowdfunds Cyber Defense Against DDoS Attack
November 09, 2015  |  News

Swiss encrypted email provider ProtonMail has been held hostage by continued distributed denial of service attacks (DDoS) since last week, but the company is fighting...

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