Using encryption to keep your sensitive data secure - ITSAP.40.016

Using encryption to keep your sensitive data secure - ITSAP.40.016 Encryption technologies are used to secure many applications and websites that you use daily. For example, online banking or shopping, email applications, and secure instant messaging use encryption. Encryption technologies secure information while it is in transit (e.g. connecting to a website) and while it is at rest (e.g. stored in encrypted databases). Many up-to-date operating systems, mobile devices, and cloud services offer built-in encryption, but what is encryption? How is it used? And what should you and your organization consider when using it? 2023-03-08 Communications Security Establishment Canada opengov-gouvouvert@cse-cst.gc.ca Information and CommunicationsScience and Technologyencryption HTML ENHTML https://cyber.gc.ca/en/guidance/using-encryption-keep-your-sensitive-data-secure-itsap40016 HTML FRHTML https://cyber.gc.ca/fr/orientation/utiliser-le-chiffrement-pour-assurer-la-securite-des-donnees-sensibles-itsap40016

Encryption technologies are used to secure many applications and websites that you use daily. For example, online banking or shopping, email applications, and secure instant messaging use encryption. Encryption technologies secure information while it is in transit (e.g. connecting to a website) and while it is at rest (e.g. stored in encrypted databases). Many up-to-date operating systems, mobile devices, and cloud services offer built-in encryption, but what is encryption? How is it used? And what should you and your organization consider when using it?

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