ENCRYPTION

By Group 3
Karilyn Lao, Richman Lo, & Robert Mastronardi

What is encryption?

A process that converts original information,

also called plain text into a difficult-tointerpret form called ciphertext.

Done by using an encryption algorithm, a

formula used to turn plain text into
ciphertext.
Two types: Asymmetric and Symmetric

Asymmetric Encryption

Symmetric Encryption

Which one is better?

Although, symmetric encryption is fast, it is

not as safe as asymmetric encryption because
someone could steal the key and decode
the messages. But because of its speed, it's
commonly used for e-commerce transactions.

Asymmetric encryption is more complex--and

more secure. Asymmetric encryption's added
safety comes at a price: More computation is
required, so the process takes longer.

Whos using encryption?

If you use a computer and the internet,

youre using encryption!

Enables all organizations regardless of their

size, to be both user-and-IT friendly.

Why use encryption?

Authentication
Protects

Privacy
Provides

personal data such as passwords.

for confidentiality of private information.

Integrity
Ensures

that a document or file has not been

altered.

Accountability
Prevents

denial or plagiarism.

How do you manage

encryption?

Make sure the encryption system has a

complete key management application.
This

will help manage and protect the data and

keys, and help you safely match encrypted
data with the right key.

Examples of Encryption

Web browser encryption

Email encryption

Hard drive encryption

Operating system protection

A few vendors and their

product coverage

Blackberry
System,

software, hardware, and service.

Global Technologies Group, Inc. (GTGI)

Software

Hewlett-Packard Company
System,

and hardware.

software, hardware, and service.

Intellect Security Ltd.

Software

How prevalent is it?

According to InformationWeek Research:

Of

500 sites surveyed, two-thirds report using encryption to protect

company data.

Of

500 companies surveyed, 43% use encryption on

both stored and transmitted data. More than three
out of five companies encrypt due to the threat of
outsiders intercepting sensitive data.

Continued

 Of

28% of sites surveyed, government regulation requires encryption of

stored and transmitted data.

For

38% of companies, the complexity of the technology is an

obstacle.

Some

businesses arent able to use the technology because of the lack of

skilled IT personnel and budget limitations.

Want more???

More on what encryption is

http://cplus.about.com/od/introductiontoprogramming/p/encryptio
n.htm
http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,15230/article.html
http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G1-144388099.html
http://www.informationweek.com/news/showArticle.jhtml?
articleID=6507540
http://security.homeoffice.gov.uk/ripa/encryption/types-ofencryption/
http://www.itworld.com/nl/unix_sec/01242002/
http://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia_term/0,2542,t=encryption+
algorithm&i=42595,00.asp

More on vendors and more detailed products

http://securitypark.bitpipe.com/olist/Data-Encryption.html

Questions???