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Encryption protects data by “scrambling” it into an indecipherable code that can only be unscrambled by an authorized recipient. Though encryption methods and types vary between applications, encryption has become a necessary security measure for almost every digital application. Just how exactly does encryption work, and what are the benefits of adopting it? Read on […]

Ciphertex Data Security® is trusted around the globe to provide solutions for data encryption, storage, and transportation. Our products and services are used by military organizations, government agencies, industry leaders, businesses, and personal users. With advanced AES 256-bit encryption technology, these devices are powerful enough to keep even your most sensitive data secure. How do

In a substitution cipher, single letters, pairs of letters, or groups of three letters (or any combination of these) are changed, but the order of the letters stays the same. Simple substitution ciphers use single letters, whereas polygraphic ciphers use larger groups of letters. In plain terms, letters are substituted for other letters. In the

Data has fast become the currency of the digital age. From enabling you to communicate with others to helping you tailor personalized strategies, data is key to running a successful organization. That’s why, for the sake of the security of your data, you need to invest in secure data storage. The Importance of Data Security

Cybersecurity Accountability Spread Thin In The C-suite While cybersecurity discussions have permeated board meetings, the democratization of accountability has a long way to go. Cybersecurity Enters the Boardroom—but Lacks Follow-Through A spate of recent surveys offer indications that the philosophy that “cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility” is gaining steam in the C-suite at most large organizations.

You can put away that sledgehammer now!!! National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) SP 800-88 Rev 1 conformity for data sanitation is offered within the Ciphertex SecureNAS® product line. There are three levels of data sanitation defined by the 800-88 standard, Destroy, Clear and Purge. Destroy (aka The Sledgehammer) is exactly what its name

Today, Desjardins, Canada’s largest credit union and one of the world’s biggest banks, announced a security breach caused by a former employee. In a statement posted on its website, the bank said a bank employee had taken the data of 2.9 million members (2.7 million home users and 173,000 businesses and associated contacts) from its

The Hidden Danger Behind Simple PINs You’ve likely seen a list of top 25 passwords that get reused time and time again – “password” is a usual suspect – but what about phone PIN numbers? How unique are the PIN codes that we choose to stop cybercriminals from getting into our phones and their eyes

A previously released study from a well-known security software source reveals that 75% of survey participants still use email to share files containing sensitive data—even though it remains the least protected, least secure, and most vulnerable method. Data listed by participants included company intellectual property, company financial records, and a vast array of medical information,