Encryption adoption up but sensitive data is still at risk

Encryption adoption has soared to 94 percent, but inconsistent application continues to put sensitive data at risk, finds a new survey. The study from secure storage maker Apricorn shows that 59 percent of IT security decision makers say encryption has increased, allowing them to better protect their data, including on lost/stolen devices. While software encryption has grown, the importance of hardware encryption remains a priority with 34 per cent highlighting that they only allow the use of hardware encrypted organization-approved removable media. A key driver behind the uptick in the use of encryption is the continued prevalence of remote and… [Continue Reading]