Data encryption is a term we’re hearing more frequently in today’s world, and that’s not going to change anytime soon. As data becomes more valuable to companies, cybercriminals are deploying new tactics to get a hold of it, often using the information gained from data breaches against companies and individuals.
If cybercriminals have ever attacked your business, you already understand the important role data encryption plays in cybersecurity. Even if you haven’t, understanding the fundamentals of data encryption is essential to staying safe in our digitally dependent society. Let’s begin by clarifying what we mean when we talk about data encryption. Then, we’ll explore some of the advances in encryption technology that will keep your data secure in the future.
What Is Data Encryption Technology?
Many encryption systems are designed to only allow permissible users to access files. These platforms use encryption keys that turn unreadable data into readable information once a credentialed person gains access.
Key-based encryption programs are adequate but lack the sophistication and mobility a cloud-based enterprise needs. With the rise of the mobile workforce, companies must adopt more effective encryption methods to protect their critical data.
Trends That Are Shaping the Future of Encryption
Now that we have a clearer understanding of what data encryption means for you, let’s get into some of the advances in encryption technology we’re most excited about. Below, you’ll find a few types of encryption and cryptography that will raise the bar for data security.
1. Quantum Cryptography
Quantum cryptography uses photons of light and the principles of quantum physics to physically move data between a sender and recipient. Because information is transmitted using light, it cannot be intercepted, copied, or cloned. With the help of quantum mechanics, it can be sent so that only the intended recipient can read it without altering the data. No additional level of encryption would be necessary because the data would be useless if intercepted by anyone other than the recipient.
2. Honey Encryption
Honey encryption doesn’t rely on traditional encryption approaches. Instead, it deters cybercriminals by making them think they’ve gained access to your network or data when, in reality, they have only obtained false or irrelevant data.
3. Facial Recognition Encryption
We’re already beginning to see the foundations being laid for facial encryption. As facial recognition technology advances, we expect to see facial encryption become a fundamental way of protecting access to sensitive information.
4. Homomorphic Encryption
Traditional encryption methods create a point of vulnerability when you encrypt a message and again when you decrypt the data, even with a private key. Unfortunately, we have to decode data in order to access and use it. Homomorphic encryption seeks to tackle this problem by allowing you to access and use encrypted data without ever having to decrypt it in the first place.
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Reverus: Protecting Your Business Today While Keeping an Eye on the Future of Encryption
The Reverus team understands the importance of protecting your critical data. That’s why we offer comprehensive cybersecurity services that defend your company against cyberthreats. Contact us today to learn more about the advances in encryption technology and how the Reverus team uses these strategies.
