Forbes November 22, 2024
Ofer A. Lidsky is an entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience and is the founder and CEO of Excellent Brain.
In today’s digital age, data encryption is vital for protecting sensitive information. Whether it’s online communication, financial transactions or private files, encryption is key to preventing unauthorized access. Below, I’ll go through some types of encryptions, share the leading encryption algorithms and explain why symmetric encryption remains a reliable method for secure data exchange.
What Is Data Encryption?
Data encryption is the process of converting readable data (plaintext) into an unreadable format (ciphertext) using a cryptographic key. Only individuals possessing the right decryption key can restore the ciphertext to its original form. Encryption ensures that even if data is...