Encryption
Discover expert analysis on encryption with news, features and insights from the team at IT Pro.
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Cloud storage: How secure are Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, and iCloud?
In-depth Each of these popular cloud platforms boasts robust security - but which does it best?
By Dale Walker Last updated
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Confidential computing – the next frontier in security
In-depth Confidential computing provides the opportunity for businesses to encrypt their data while in use, rather than just in transit or rest. Could it become as ubiquitous as SSL?
By Keri Allan Published
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Dropbox Passwords will be free for all users from April
News The cloud giant's password manager will offer users up to 50 stored credentials across three devices
By Bobby Hellard Published
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Intel joins forces with DARPA to help build encryption ‘holy grail’
News Microsoft will also help test the new technology in the cloud
By Zach Marzouk Published
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Gov considering revamp of NHS app for vaccine certification
News Privacy campaigners say vaccine IDs only offer a "future of more controls, not more freedom"
By Bobby Hellard Published
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WhatsApp presses ahead with privacy changes despite backlash
News The news of the update resulted in millions of new downloads for rival services Telegram and Signal
By Sabina Weston Published
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Apple fixes macOS Big Sur bug that caused irretrievable data loss
News The macOS upgrade installer failed to check if you had enough free space available, causing major issues if you didn’t
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Published
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Scottish pupils make a strong showing at this year's CyberFirst Girls competition
News Over 37,000 girls have taken part in the challenge since 2017
By Sabina Weston Published
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FTC finalizes settlement with Zoom
News Failure to comply could bring financial penalties
By Danny Bradbury Published
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What is public key infrastructure (PKI)?
In-depth This technology can help secure data using a number of components
By Rene Millman Last updated
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What is AES encryption?
In-depth AES is one of the most widely used encryption protocols, but where did it come from and how does it work?
By Jane McCallion Last updated
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UK gov could block Facebook plans for end-to-end encryption
News Privacy groups warn the Home Office to not "facilitate crime by making personal security harder"
By Bobby Hellard Published
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