// THREAT DETECTION AND DATA PRIVACY TERM
Data Encryption
Data encryption is the process of converting information into a coded format to prevent unauthorized access. It scrambles data using an algorithm and a key, making it unreadable to anyone without the correct decryption key.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
Data encryption is a cryptographic process that transforms plaintext data into ciphertext using an encryption algorithm and an encryption key, primarily ensuring data confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity for data at rest and in transit.
BACKGROUND
Computer security is a subdiscipline within the field of information security. It focuses on protecting computer software, systems, and networks from threats that can lead to unauthorized information disclosure, theft, or damage to hardware, software, or data, as well as to the disruption or misdirection of the services they provide.
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- Cryptography
- Data Scrambling
- Information Encoding
- Ciphering
- Secure Data
- Data Obfuscation
USAGE NOTE
It is a cornerstone of cybersecurity and defense, vital for protecting sensitive information from unauthorized disclosure and tampering across networks and storage systems.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Data Encryption.
Thales provides advanced data encryption solutions, including hardware security modules (HSMs), data at rest encryption, and data in motion encryption for enterprises and government organizations, critical for cybersecurity and defense applications.
IBM offers comprehensive data encryption solutions spanning cloud, mainframe, and enterprise environments, including FIPS-validated cryptographic modules and quantum-safe cryptography research to protect sensitive data from current and future threats.
Microsoft integrates robust data encryption across its products and services, including BitLocker for operating systems, Azure data encryption for cloud services, and advanced cryptographic protocols for secure communication within enterprise and government sectors.
Sophos develops endpoint and network security solutions that include full-disk encryption, file encryption, and email encryption, ensuring data protection for organizations against unauthorized access and breaches.
Forcepoint specializes in data-centric security, offering solutions that encrypt data in transit and at rest, alongside data loss prevention (DLP) capabilities, to protect critical information for government and enterprise clients.
As a major defense contractor, Lockheed Martin develops and integrates secure communication and information systems for military and government clients, often incorporating advanced data encryption technologies to protect classified and sensitive data.
Palo Alto Networks provides next-generation firewall capabilities that include decryption and encryption features to inspect traffic for threats while ensuring secure communications for enterprises and critical infrastructure.
Broadcom, through its Symantec Enterprise Security Group, offers a suite of data protection solutions including data encryption for endpoints, email, and cloud applications, safeguarding sensitive corporate and government data.