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Encryption transforms readable data into ciphertext using an algorithm and a key, so someone who obtains the ciphertext cannot normally understand it without the required key. It protects confidentiality for data in transit, such as traffic between services, and at rest, such as files, databases, and backups. Encryption does not by itself prove who sent data, prevent tampering, or protect plaintext displayed on a compromised endpoint.

Its security therefore depends on implementation and key management. Attackers may target stolen, exposed, or overprivileged keys, weak algorithms or protocols, poor randomness, and systems that decrypt data unnecessarily. Use modern, authenticated encryption where appropriate; protect keys separately from encrypted data with tightly limited access, rotation and revocation procedures, and monitored use. Verify that encryption covers relevant backups and internal service links, while recognizing that lost keys can make recovery impossible and that encrypted traffic may still reveal metadata such as timing or endpoints.

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Bank Info Security 1 year, 5 months ago

QuSecure CEO Rebecca Krauthamer on AI and Quantum Security

New CEO Emphasizes Cryptographic Agility, Aims to Simplify Post-Quantum MigrationRebecca Krauthamer steps into the CEO role at QuSecure, leading the company’s efforts in post-quantum cryptography. With fresh funding from Two Bear Capital and Accenture, she focuses on cryptographic agility to help organizations transition to quantum-safe encryption and thwart AI-driven threats.

More from Bank Info Security 13 Feb 2025, 3:30 a.m. Artificial Intelligence Encryption Quantum
Bank Info Security 1 year, 5 months ago

Security Researchers Warn of New Risks in DeepSeek AI App

Weak Encryption, Data Transfers to China, Hidden ByteDance Links FoundSecurity researchers found DeepSeek AI has weak encryption, SQL injection flaws and sends user data to Chinese state-linked entities. Its AI model failed jailbreak tests, making it prone to manipulation. Regulators in Europe, South Korea, and Australia are investigating, with bans and warnings issued over security risks.

More from Bank Info Security 11 Feb 2025, 10:30 a.m. Artificial Intelligence Australia China Encryption Europe Flaw Jailbreak Research South Korea SQL