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ALSO CALLED:
File Encryption,
Electronic Security,
Database Encryption,
Data-encryption,
Data Encription,
Data Base Encryption,
Encryption,
Encryption Security
DEFINITION: Encryption is the conversion of data into a form, called a ciphertext, that cannot be easily understood by unauthorized people. Decryption is the process of converting encrypted data back into its original form, so it can be understood.The use of encryption/decryption is as old as the art of communication. In wartime, a cipher, often incorrectly called a code, can be employed to keep the enemy from
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Coast-to-Coast Compliance: State Privacy Laws and Their Coming Impact on Your IBM i
sponsored by Patrick Townsend Security Solutions
WEBCAST:
This webcast explores the legal and business penalties that organizations face when they do not comply with privacy laws. Discover which of these laws apply specifically to your enterprise, which personally identifiable information (PII) you need to protect and where to find the critical data hiding in your networks.
Posted: 30 Oct 2009 | Premiered: 30 Oct 2009
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How to avoid encryption chaos: The art of key management
sponsored by PGP Corporation
WEBCAST:
Review common frustrations that organisations experience when implementing and managing encryption technology. Nigel Stanley of Bloor Research reveals top tips for avoiding encryption chaos and references recent headlines to emphasize the need for encrypted data.
Posted: 09 Oct 2009 | Premiered: 09 Oct 2009
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State of New York Government Case Study
sponsored by McAfee, Inc.
VIDEO:
See how the State of New York saved millions of dollars, reduced management time, and improved compliance by standardizing on McAfee for complete system protection.
Posted: 30 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 30 Sep 2009
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Dedupe Simply - Podcast
sponsored by Data Domain
PODCAST:
This on-demand Podcast helps simplify the basics of data deduplication and outlines the benefits that are being achieved by enterprises around the world.
Posted: 17 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 17 Sep 2009
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Dedupe Simply
sponsored by Data Domain
WEBCAST:
This on-demand webcast helps simplify the basics of data deduplication and outlines the benefits that are being achieved by enterprises around the world.
Posted: 17 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 17 Sep 2009
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Data Breaches Rise in Number and Dollar Amount
sponsored by ESET
PODCAST:
In this podcast, learn how a majority of data breaches are occurring and what companies are and aren't doing to mitigate security risks.
Posted: 09 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 09 Sep 2009
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The Changing Rules for Secure File Transfer on the IBM i
sponsored by Patrick Townsend Security Solutions
WEBCAST:
New regulations and changing enforcement policies are making compliance for System i users more difficult than ever. This webcast provides tips for creating an effective encryption strategy and reducing complexity of compliance and data security.
Posted: 09 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 09 Sep 2009
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Over 800 Health Data Breaches in California This Year
sponsored by ESET
PODCAST:
Listen to this episode of "The Malware Report" to find out how California is responding to the 800 data breaches that occurred in the first five months of 2009.
Posted: 03 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 03 Sep 2009
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DATA ENCRYPTION DEFINITION (continued): … obtaining the contents of transmissions. (Technically, a code is a means of representing a signal without the intent of keeping it secret; examples are Morse code and ASCII.) Simple ciphers include the substitution of letters for numbers, the rotation of letters in the alphabet, and the "scrambling" of voice signals by inverting the sideband frequencies. More complex ciphers work according to sophisticated computer algorithms that rearrange the data bits in digital signals.In order to easily recover the contents of an encrypted signal, the correct decryption key is required. The key is an algorithm … Data Encryption definition sponsored by SearchSecurity.com, powered by WhatIs.com an online computer dictionary
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