encryption
3 ways to achieve crypto agility in a post-quantum world
Working at the speed of digital business is a constant challenge. But in today’s increasingly automated operational environment, crypto agility—i.e., an organization’s ability …
Attribute-based encryption could spell the end of data compromise
The future of data privacy is the end of compromise. With the world producing data at astounding rates, we need ways to put data to the best use while protecting against …
86% of cyberattacks are delivered over encrypted channels
Threats over HTTPS grew by 24% from 2022, underscoring the sophisticated nature of cybercriminal tactics that target encrypted channels, according to Zscaler. For the second …
Preserving privacy through advanced encryption techniques
At its core, encryption involves the use of algorithms, mathematical functions that manipulate data into a seemingly random and indecipherable form. This encoded information, …
Meta introduces default end-to-end encryption for Messenger and Facebook
Meta is introducing default end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for chats and calls across Messenger and Facebook, the company revealed on Wednesday. Rolling out E2EE for Messenger …
Nitrokey releases NetHSM, a fully open-source hardware security module
German company Nitrokey has released NetHSM 1.0, an open-source hardware security module (HSM). Nitrokey NetHSM 1.0 features The module can be used for storing and managing a …
OpenSSL 3.2.0 released: New cryptographic algorithms, support for TCP fast open, and more!
OpenSSL is a full-featured toolkit for general-purpose cryptography and secure communication. The final version of OpenSSL 3.2.0 is now available. Major changes in OpenSSL …
AI disinformation campaigns pose major threat to 2024 elections
AI, post-quantum cryptography, zero trust, cryptography research, and election security will shape cybersecurity strategies in the present and for 2024, according to NTT. As …
From PKI to PQC: Devising a strategy for the transition
Quantum computers capable of breaking currently used encryption algorithms are an inevitability. And since the US, China and Europe are sprinting to win that arms race, we …
Crypto asset discovery and the post-quantum migration
Quantum computing is reshaping our world and will revolutionize many industries, including materials science, life sciences, transportation, and energy. Google recently …
Collaborative strategies are key to enhanced ICS security
In this Help Net Security interview, Marko Gulan, Cyber Security Consultant at Schneider Electric, discusses the complexities of safeguarding industrial control systems (ICS). …
Security in the impending age of quantum computers
Quantum computing is poised to be one of the most important technologies of the 21st century. With global governments having collectively pledged more than $38 billion in …