Data Encryption news and trends

Making Sense of the Post-Quantum Payments Landscape
Technology // April 05, 2024

World Quantum Day is coming up in a little over a week, on April 14. But the international event aimed at promoting public awareness and understanding of quantum science isn’t the infamous “Quantum Day” that has kept security experts worried since the turn of the...

Google Launches Competition to Find Quantum Computing’s Real-World Utility
Innovation // March 05, 2024

A problem without a solution presents more opportunity than a solution without a problem.  That’s because it is easier, in many ways, to solve for a need than it is to try and sell the existence of one. And while both sides certainly have their...

Data Encryption Proves Critical in Swaying US Consumers Not Yet Interested in Everyday Apps
Cybersecurity // September 19, 2023

In an increasingly digital world, a significant share of consumers are relying more and more on single-service apps for their routine financial and shopping needs. But as much as demand for a streamlined, all-in-one finance and shopping app is on the rise, the jury is...

Europeans’ Need for Secure Everyday Apps Underscores High Value Placed on Data Privacy
Mobile Applications // September 13, 2023

In today’s digital age, making daily life easier and more productive is the order of the day. That desire for convenience has seen consumers around the world increasingly relying on apps and connected devices for their everyday activities.  In Europe, for example, the demand for...

Interviews & Exclusives
How AI Helps the Enterprise Collaborate on Sensitive Data

June 20, 2024
More high-quality data is being produced today than at any other period in history. This data, in vast and incomprehensible amounts, is being produced by businesses and individuals. Unlocking it has the potential to positively transform those same businesses and individuals. There is a problem: ensuring privacy, security and intellectual property (IP) safeguards to protect […]

AWS’ New Cryptographic Solution Promises Secure Payment Processing in the Cloud

June 13, 2023
Although an increasing number of payment companies are transitioning their workloads to the cloud, the use of manual, on-premises payment hardware security modules (HSMs) — physical computing devices designed to...

Why Consumers Are Less-Than-Secure Over Payments Security

September 18, 2017
How secure do you feel when it comes to payments? Perception is not always reality, but it does matter. Consider a survey commissioned by payment, telecom and financial data solutions provider...

Quick Reads
Comey On FBI’s POV On Cybercrime

March 09, 2017
FBI Director James Comey discussed cybersecurity issues at a Boston College cybersecurity conference this week, highlighting that Americans should let go of their expectations of “absolute privacy.” “There is no such thing as absolute privacy in America; there is no place outside of judicial reach,” Comey made clear to the crowd. “Even our communications with […]

FBI’s Bill To Crack The iPhone? $1.3M

April 22, 2016
FBI Director James Comey confirmed on Thursday (April 21) that the agency spent more than his salary over the next seven years and four months in order to gain access...

UK Surveillance Bill Takes Aim At Tech Product Launches

April 20, 2016
The U.K. might soon get a little less friendly toward tech companies — at least, about the products they may plan to launch. As part of the U.K. surveillance bill...

FBI Hired The Pros To Hack The iPhone

April 14, 2016
In order to access the San Bernardino terrorist’s locked iPhone, the FBI reportedly called on the help of professional hackers. People familiar with the matter claim that the researchers hired...