Data Encryption

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Data Encryption is the process of making data unreadable to anyone who doesn't possess specific knowledge. This knowledge is commonly known as a key. The process of encryption makes use of a complex algorithm to encode the data into an unreadable state. The reverse process is called decryption and this makes the encrypted data readable once again.

Many businesses, government and even military software applications have been using Data Encryption to protect their data against unauthorized access. Encryption is not only used when storing data but also when communicating across networks. Using this technology increases network security which is vital in all networks, big or small. You don't want your network to be responsible for theft of personal data including:

home addresses
telephones numbers
credit card details
usernames
passwords

There are two types of encryption schemes that are commonly used; symmetric and asymmetric. A symmetric type encryption is when a key is shared between the sender and receiver to encrypt and decrypt data. In an asymmetric key, the scheme consists of a public and private key. The public key is given to anyone that encrypts the data they wish to send. This data can only be decrypted by someone who possesses the private key.

Encryption has been and still is being used on a large scale in many applications today. It is vital for all networks to possess a secure network, whether it be through network security plans or through encryption. Do not underestimate the value of implementing Data Encryption to your files.

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