The role of encryption in secure communications
What would happen if encryption did not exist?
Let’s imagine a world in which encryption did not exist. In this scenario, any data we shared online, from our passwords and credit card numbers to our personal conversations, would be completely exposed to prying eyes. Cybercriminals, governments and other unscrupulous entities could have unlimited access to our most intimate secrets and most sensitive information. This would lead to an epidemic of identity theft, financial fraud and the erosion of trust in digital communications.
Not only individuals would suffer the consequences. Companies would have their trade secrets and customer data stolen, which could bankrupt many of them. Governments would be unable to ensure national security or protect classified information. Society as a whole would be plunged into digital chaos, where trust and privacy would fade, undermining people’s ability to interact, trade and collaborate securely online.
What is Encryption?
The application of encryption nowadays.
Nowadays, encryption is a common feature in many apps and devices we use every day. Are your communications really secure?
Secure Messaging Apps: Messaging platforms such as Silent Circle, Armadillo, Threema, Vault, Salt or VNCLaggon use end to end encryption to ensure that only the sender and receiver of a message can access its content. Even the service provider cannot decrypt the message, which means your conversations are private and secure. Learn about the essential tools and software to achieve secure communications.