{"id":2847,"date":"2023-12-10T09:05:53","date_gmt":"2023-12-10T08:05:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enthec.com\/?p=2847"},"modified":"2025-02-28T09:55:59","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T08:55:59","slug":"lets-talk-about-encryption","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enthec.com\/en\/lets-talk-about-encryption\/","title":{"rendered":"Encryption: How to improve your information with advanced security"},"content":{"rendered":"
Encryption is one of the main tools for keeping us safe when we browse the Internet or use different applications.<\/strong><\/p>\n Encryption helps us protect and keep secure our activity<\/strong>, the information we share, and our personal and session data.<\/p>\n In this context, at Enthec<\/a> we develop advanced solutions in the continuous management of exposure to threats (CTEM) integrating encryption as a fundamental layer in the protection of sensitive data. With technologies that analyze and mitigate risks in real time, at Enthec we help companies protect their information against unauthorized access and data breaches.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Data encryption<\/strong> is one of the main tools for maintaining security on the internet and in various applications. It is a cryptographic process that encodes information so that only the sender and receiver can access it.<\/p>\n In the field of computing and cybersecurity, encryption uses complex mathematical algorithms to protect information<\/strong>. For a piece of data to be considered encrypted, it must comply with certain principles:<\/p>\n Thanks to these principles, encryption is one of the most effective methods in data security<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n There are two main types of encryption: symmetric and asymmetric<\/strong>. Both methods have their characteristics and applications.<\/p>\n Symmetric encryption, also called secret key cryptography, is a cryptographic method that uses the same key to encrypt and decrypt messages between the sender and receiver.<\/strong><\/p>\n Once both parties have access to this key, the sender encrypts a message using the key, sends it to the recipient, and the recipient decrypts it with the same key. It is the oldest form of encryption<\/strong> and is still relevant due to its data transmission speed.<\/p>\n It is ideal for the transmission of large volumes of data<\/strong>. Some of the most commonly used algorithms in this encryption method are:<\/p>\n The main drawback of this method is the need to share the secret key securely. If an attacker gains access to the key, all information encrypted with it is compromised.<\/strong><\/p>\n Asymmetric encryption, also known as public-key cryptography or PKI,<\/strong> is a cryptographic method characterized by the use of two keys, one public and one private, to transfer data and information.<\/p>\n In this type of encryption, the sender uses the public key to encode information into an unreadable format, which can only be decrypted or read with a secret key. When sending encrypted data from the public key scheme, the receiver needs a hidden key to access the encrypted data.<\/strong><\/p>\n This system is more secure than symmetric encryption, as the private key is never shared. However, it is a slower process involving more complex mathematical calculations<\/strong>. Some standard algorithms in this type of encryption are:<\/p>\n Asymmetric encryption<\/strong> is commonly used in secure transactions<\/strong>, such as sending encrypted emails and authenticating websites using digital certificates.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
What is encryption?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Types of encryption<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Symmetric encryption<\/h3>\n
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Asymmetric encryption<\/h3>\n
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Differences Between Symmetric Encryption and Asymmetric Encryption<\/h2>\n