If you’ve read anything about technology in the last few years, you may have seen the term “encryption” floating around. It’s a simple concept, but the realities of its use are enormously complicated.

The problem with most forms of encryption being used today is that once data is encrypted, it becomes frozen or fixed in place—meaning it can’t be operated on or “processed” without first decrypting ...

Cable companies led by Comcast are close to winning FCC approval to start encrypting basic- tier signals in a move to fight theft and reduce service calls. FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski has asked ...

Sending unencrypted files through email or sharing sites can allow hackers to access data. Small-business owners will have an opportunity to guard against such threats by learning file encryption ...

But PQC, PQ3, post-quantum cryptography—just what do all these terms mean? Here’s what you need to know about post-quantum encryption and why it will be critical in protecting our most sensitive data ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. TheFCC adopted a Report and Order Oct. 10, 2012 that amends its rules to allow cable TV operators ...

Earlier this year, Google began testing end-to-end encryption (E2EE) with Gmail business users. Google designed the feature to address the hassles of traditional E2EE exchanges while ...