In an increasingly connected world, cybersecurity has become a priority for individuals and companies, especially in a country with a high number of attacks on organizational networks and systems. In this scenario, encryption emerges as one of the tools to ensure the protection of sensitive data captured by these institutions.
What is encryption?
Cryptography is the process of transforming readable information into codes, which can only be deciphered by those who possess the correct key. This technique is used to protect confidential data, such as passwords, banking information, and private communications, from unauthorized access.
Why is encryption essential for cybersecurity?
Cybersecurity promotes the protection of computing systems against network theft,hardware, softwares and electronic information. Cryptography is a part of this set of practices. It acts as a virtual barrier, and through it, even if the data is intercepted, it remains unreadable to intruders. Its structuring can be done in two ways
Symmetric encryption:Use the same key to encrypt and decrypt the files.
Asymmetric encryption:uses a pair of keys – a public one (for encryption) and a private one (for decryption). It is widely used in secure communications, such as SSL/TLS insites.
Furthermore, this technology is also essential for VPNs, secure cloud storage, and platforms with two-factor authentication.
What does encryption provide for businesses?
Carlos Henrique Mencaci,CEO from Digital Helper + Assine Bem, see the adoption of this technology in the company as an essential concern. "Rarely will a business be disconnected. This digital market dynamic, despite agility and modernization, requires double safeguarding. Therefore, valuing tools with encryption is essential in an organization's routine, ensuring reliability for those linked to an institution," he argues. Understand what benefits it provides for an entity
Protection of sensitive data:Various companies handle confidential information, such as customer data or trade secrets. They rely on this to prevent leaks.
Compliance with privacy laws:Regulations such as the LGPD (General Data Protection Law) in Brazil require the use of it to protect personal information.
Cyber Attack Prevention:encryption makes it difficult to enter hackersin systems and sensitive elements, even when security breach occurs. Brazil is the country with the most cyberattacks in the world, followed by Mexico and Ecuador. In a 12-month period, more than 700 million cases were recorded, totaling 1,379 per minute, according to the Kaspersky Threat Landscape for Latin America 2024.
Integrity and authenticity:In addition to maintaining confidentiality, this barrier guarantees the integrity of files modified during transmission.
How to encrypt files?
This transformation in security begins with the adaptation of manual procedures to the electronic environment, such as the movement and storage of physical documents to digital. These papers are often sources of sensitive information, so they should be a priority in the protection scheme.
In this sense, the president indicates the use of platforms to manage and preserve these files. Transfer the documentation to theon-lineIt is an essential update. However, it is not enough to save them anywhere. It is necessary to start using cloud storage on a platform, such as Digital Helper + Assine Bem, which guarantees the integrity of the files through end-to-end encryption," he concludes.
