IBM Data Encryption Technologies
As a key business security technology data encryption can help ensure that information is authentic and hasn’t been altered. Data encryption algorithms convert plaintext into ciphertext that can only be deciphered by using encryption keys. Data encryption also stops accidental or malicious data corruption during transmission between systems and storage locations.
IBM offers a wide range of encryption technologies for data to help safeguard your company’s sensitive data. Our solutions include file and database encryption, data at rest encryption for cloud and on-premises environments, as well as secure key management systems. Our solutions aid in your security goals and compliance requirements while reducing the cost and complexity of implementing security modifications.
With more remote workers, data encryption at rest helps protect data from unwanted access, including lost or stolen devices and inadvertent password sharing and permission granted. It can also lessen the impact of ransomware attacks and malware infections.
To implement a successful data encryption strategy it is essential to begin with a solid, scalable solution and then deploy it across your entire organization. Idealy, your data encryption software should be transparent, so it can be able to encrypt data without requiring any human intervention. It should also provide industry-leading standards of encryption that resist attacks such as cryptoanalysis and side channel attacks. The solution must be scalable to accommodate the growing volume of data and be user-friendly to minimize the impact on employee productivity. It is also essential to manage encryption keys to ensure that they are protected from social engineering, phishing, and other attacks.