How encryption can help protect your sensitive data - We Live Security
How encryption can help protect your sensitive data - We Live Security How encryption can help protect your sensitive data - We Live Security Posted: 22 May 2020 12:00 AM PDT Here's how encryption can help keep your data safe from prying eyes – even if your device is stolen or your cloud account is hacked You probably store all kinds of sensitive information on your personal computer – or your smartphone, for that matter. For good measure, you may even store your data in the cloud. And like the responsible netizen that you are, you've probably secured access to your devices with a passphrase , a biometric lock or even a combination of both. That's all well and good, but what if you lose your device or it is stolen ? That's where encryption comes in, adding an extra safeguard. To be sure, encryption isn't just limited to storing your data; you can also encrypt your communications and your web traffic, as well as your...