Encryption can be a confusing subject for most people.
Is it a good thing or a bad thing?
We understand the confusion. Thanks to the surge in ransomware, you could be forgiven for thinking that encrypting data is definitely a bad thing. After all, if it’s encrypted, how on earth will it be usable?
However, when you encrypt your own data, you’re adding a level of protection to it. It means that should it be stolen; it’ll be unusable to anyone else.
But less than 50% of companies have standardized end-to-end encryption set up. While they have some level of encryption, they don’t have a documented standard that covers every area of their business.
And it’s not only hackers and other cyber criminals that could benefit from a business’ lack of data encryption. Lost or stolen devices put that data at risk too.
When you consider that a laptop is stolen every 53 seconds, it’s leaving businesses more vulnerable than they should be.
Microsoft 365 automatically encrypts business data by default. But if you have no other encryption set up across your applications and files, it’s time to speak to your IT support partner.
If we can help you, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.