139 Analysis: Strong vs. Weak Encryption
Data Breach Today
JULY 5, 2019
The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report analyzes the debate over whether the government should require technology firms to use weak encryption for messaging applications.
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Google Releases Basic Homomorphic Encryption Tool
Schneier on Security
JULY 2, 2019
From a Wired article : Private Join and Compute uses a 1970s methodology known as "commutative encryption" to allow data in the data sets to be encrypted with multiple keys, without it mattering which order the keys are used in. cryptography encryption google
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MongoDB Offers Field Level Encryption
Schneier on Security
JUNE 26, 2019
MongoDB now has the ability to encrypt data by field : MongoDB calls the new feature Field Level Encryption. It works kind of like end-to-end encrypted messaging, which scrambles data as it moves across the internet, revealing it only to the sender and the recipient.
Australia Passes Encryption-Busting Law
Data Breach Today
DECEMBER 7, 2018
Government Can Force Technology Companies to Break Encryption Australia's Parliament has passed new laws enabling it to compel technology companies to break their own encryption. Although the government argued the laws are needed to combat criminal activity and terrorism, opponents argued the powers could creep beyond their scope and weaken the security of all software
Encryption: Avoiding the Pitfalls That Can Lead to Breaches
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 8, 2019
Analysis of Common Mistakes Made When Encrypting Data The Marriott mega-breach is calling attention to whether organizations are storing too much data and whether they're adequately protecting it with the proper encryption steps.
Data Leakage from Encrypted Databases
Schneier on Security
MARCH 1, 2019
Matthew Green has a super-interesting blog post about information leakage from encrypted databases. academicpapers databases encryptionIt describes the recent work by Paul Grubbs, Marie-Sarah Lacharité, Brice Minaud, and Kenneth G. Paterson.
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G7 Comes Out in Favor of Encryption Backdoors
Schneier on Security
APRIL 23, 2019
Some G7 countries highlight the importance of not prohibiting, limiting, or weakening encryption; There is a weird belief amongst policy makers that hacking an encryption system's key management system is fundamentally different than hacking the system's encryption algorithm.
Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang Has Quantum Encryption Policy
Schneier on Security
JULY 12, 2019
At least one presidential candidate has a policy about quantum computing and encryption. One: fund quantum-resistant encryption standards. blockchain cryptography encryption nationalsecuritypolicy quantumcomputing
Security of Solid-State-Drive Encryption
Schneier on Security
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Interesting research: " Self-encrypting deception: weaknesses in the encryption of solid state drives (SSDs) ": Abstract: We have analyzed the hardware full-disk encryption of several SSDs by reverse engineering their firmware.
Tech Industry Pushes for Australian Encryption Law Changes
Data Breach Today
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
Senate Committee Reviewing Law With an Eye to Amend Technology organizations say Australia's anti-encryption law passed in December is already undermining trust in their local operations.
German SG-41 Encryption Machine Up for Auction
Schneier on Security
MAY 23, 2019
cryptography encryption germany historyofcryptographyA German auction house is selling an SG-41. It looks beautiful. Starting price is 75,000 euros. My guess is that it will sell for around 100K euros.
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A Plan to Stop Breaches With Dead Simple Database Encryption
WIRED Threat Level
JUNE 18, 2019
Database giant MongoDB has a new encryption scheme that should help slow the scourge of breaches. Security Security / Security News
Intel Patches Firmware Flaw That Leaks ME Encryption Keys
Data Breach Today
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
It has issued yet another patch for its Management Engine after a researcher was able to extract two types of encryption keys. Researcher Finds Intel's Previous Management Engine Patches Weren't Foolproof Intel has had a challenging time of late on the vulnerability front.
Ray Ozzie's Encryption Backdoor
Schneier on Security
MAY 7, 2018
Last month, Wired published a long article about Ray Ozzie and his supposed new scheme for adding a backdoor in encrypted devices. The public key goes into the processor and the device, and is used to encrypt whatever user key encrypts the data.
FBI: Encryption Blocked Access to 7,800 Devices
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 10, 2018
Director Calls For 'Responsible' Solution That's Not a Backdoor FBI Director Christopher Wray says the agency was unable to access nearly 7,800 devices in fiscal 2017 because of encryption, which he alleges will pose ever-increasing complications for law enforcement.
GDPR Compliance – Encryption
Perficient Data & Analytics
OCTOBER 25, 2018
Nowhere GDPR Articles mention that encryption is necessary but implementing such measures can reduce the occurrence of a data breach. GDPR Compliant Encryption Methods. The two most commonly stated GDPR-compliant encryption methods mentioned in the GDPR Articles are as follows, 1.
How Encryption Became the Board’s New Best Friend
Thales eSecurity
MAY 7, 2019
For many years, encryption has been viewed as a burden on businesses – expensive, complex and of questionable value. While 97% of IT experts indicated they are going through some type of digital transformation, only 30% have adopted an encryption strategy. Enter encryption.
Is All Encryption Equal?
Thales eSecurity
MARCH 13, 2018
Data encryption has been around almost since the age of computers. In truth, anyone with minimal experience can write a simple script that uses default services built into virtually every OS to encrypt data. The answer to these question changes your encryption strategy.
Adiantum will bring encryption on Android devices without cryptographic acceleration
Security Affairs
FEBRUARY 10, 2019
Google announced Adiantum, a new encryption method devised to protect Android devices without cryptographic acceleration. Google announced Adiantum , a new encryption method devised to protect Android devices without cryptographic acceleration. SecurityAffairs – Android, encryption).
IEEE Statement on Strong Encryption vs. Backdoors
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JUNE 27, 2018
The IEEE came out in favor of strong encryption: IEEE supports the use of unfettered strong encryption to protect confidentiality and integrity of data and communications. backdoors encryption keyescrow nationalsecuritypolicy vulnerabilities
Germany Talking about Banning End-to-End Encryption
Schneier on Security
MAY 24, 2019
Der Spiegel is reporting that the German Ministry for Internal Affairs is planning to require all Internet message services to provide plaintext messages on demand, basically outlawing strong end-to-end encryption.
More on the Five Eyes Statement on Encryption and Backdoors
Schneier on Security
OCTOBER 1, 2018
Earlier this month, I wrote about a statement by the Five Eyes countries about encryption and back doors. backdoors cryptowars cryptography encryption intelligence lawenforcement privacy
Is Payments Industry Ready for New Encryption Protocols?
Data Breach Today
MAY 2, 2018
PCI-DSS Requirement Looms on June 30 New PCI requirements that go into effect June 30 are pushing payment card acquirers, processors, gateways and service providers worldwide to implement more secure encryption protocols for transactions.
Slack Launched Encryption Key Addon For Businesses
Security Affairs
MARCH 18, 2019
Slack announced today to launch encryption keys that will help businesses to protect their data. Slack announced today to launch encryption keys that will help businesses to protect their data. Slack announced today to launch encryption keys that will help businesses to protect their data. What is the purpose of Enterprise Key Management if Slack really encrypts the data? Slack currently encrypts your data in transit and at rest.
El Chapo's Encryption Defeated by Turning His IT Consultant
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JANUARY 16, 2019
his system's secret encryption keys in 2011 after he had moved the network's servers from Canada to the Netherlands during what he told the cartel's leaders was a routine upgrade. courts drugtrade encryption fbi insiders keys
The Case for Encryption: Fact vs. Fiction
Dark Reading
JULY 2, 2019
The common belief that encryption enables bad behavior primarily used by thieves, international terrorists, and other villainous characters is simply not true. Here's why
The GDPR: Requirements for encryption
IT Governance
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
Six months since the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) came into force, pseudonymisation and data encryption remain the only technology measures specifically mentioned in the famously technology-agnostic Regulation. But what exactly is meant by ‘pseudonymisation’ and ‘encryption’?
Virginia Beach Police Want Encrypted Radios
Schneier on Security
MAY 9, 2018
This article says that the Virginia Beach police are looking to buy encrypted radios. Virginia Beach police believe encryption will prevent criminals from listening to police communications. backdoors encryption lawenforcement police
Flaws in several self-encrypting SSDs allows attackers to decrypt data they contain
Security Affairs
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
The encryption system implemented by popular solid-state drives (SSDs) is affected by critical vulnerabilities that could be exploited by a local attacker to decrypt data. “We have analyzed the hardware full-disk encryption of several SSDs by reverse engineering their firmware.
Database Encryption Key Management
Thales eSecurity
MAY 3, 2018
Large data scale breaches have led an increasing number of companies to embrace comprehensive encryption strategies to protect their assets. Solutions for Transparent Database Encryption. Streamlining operations and improving security.
Encryption trends and predictions over 50 years
Thales eSecurity
JANUARY 17, 2019
Modern encryption can trace its root back to before WWII when Alan Turing built a modern computer in order to break the Enigma. We’ve also seen promising approaches, such as homomorphic encryption, come out of academia that have yet to find common practice in real-world applications.
Cracking Down on Criminals' Use of Encrypted Communications
Data Breach Today
NOVEMBER 9, 2018
An analysis of a crackdown on criminals' use of encrypted communications leads the latest edition of the ISMG Security Report. Also: a preview of ISMG's Healthcare Security and Legal & Compliance summits, including expert insights on vendor risk management
GCHQ implements World War II cipher machines in encryption app CyberChef
Security Affairs
MARCH 18, 2019
UK intelligence agency GCHQ released emulators for World War II cipher machines (Enigma, Typex and The Bombe) that can be executed in the encryption app CyberChef. The post GCHQ implements World War II cipher machines in encryption app CyberChef appeared first on Security Affairs.
Apple to Store Encryption Keys in China
Schneier on Security
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
Apple is bowing to pressure from the Chinese government and storing encryption keys in China. apple china cloudcomputing encryption iphone keyescrow privacy
FBI Director's Encryption Comments Prove Controversial
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 12, 2018
An analysis of FBI Director Christopher Wray's comments about how encryption poses complications for law enforcement officials leads the latest edition of the ISMG Security Report. Also featured: The former CISO of the state of Michigan sizes up cybersecurity forecasts
Amazon, Google Block Trick That Let Encrypted Chats Flow
Data Breach Today
MAY 2, 2018
Collateral damage is already being felt by the likes of Signal, a popular, encrypted-messaging app blocked by some governments
Two New Papers on the Encryption Debate
Schneier on Security
MARCH 12, 2018
Seems like everyone is writing about encryption and backdoors this season. Policy Approaches to the Encryption Debate ," R Street Policy Study #133, by Charles Duan, Arthur Rizer, Zach Graves and Mike Godwin. Encryption Policy in Democratic Regimes ," East West Institute.
How Does Encryption Work?
Productivity Bytes
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
The word “encryption” is synonymous with data protection, and most people are aware of its functionality in their day-to-day lives within a digital context. While these are all uses for encryption, they don’t answer the … + Read More.
Attackers Are Messing with Encryption Traffic to Evade Detection
Dark Reading
MAY 15, 2019
Unknown groups have started tampering with Web traffic encryption, causing the number of fingerprints for connections using Transport Layer Security to jump from 19,000 to 1.4
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