The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is proposing that the Data Encryption Standard (DES), a popular encryption algorithm, lose its certification for use in software products sold ...
The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. BY Elizabeth Green In an era ...
The state of encryption in healthcare data privacy is evolving, but there is still room for improvement. Healthcare providers and organizations recognize the importance of encryption to protect ...
Secure business data in the cloud using encryption, access controls, monitoring tools, and multi-cloud strategies to reduce ...
Multicloud security firm Fortanix Inc. today announced new capabilities for its data encryption and key management platform that enhances protection against emerging artificial intelligence and ...
Currently, there are three data encryption standards approved for use in the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS). This application note discusses the implementation of two of these for ...
Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to 2024 and wrote about processors, digital photography, AI, quantum computing, computer science, materials science, supercomputers, drones, browsers, 3D ...
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What is AES-256 encryption?

You may have seen some VPN providers boasting about using AES-256 encryption, but it’s not immediately apparent what this means or how it helps keep your data safe. Essentially, VPNs use encryption to ...
Currently, there are three data encryption standards approved for use in the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS). This application note discusses the implementation of two of these for ...