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The Ultimate Guide to Encryption

A curated Irish edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Encryption.

What to know about Encryption

Encryption plays a crucial role in protecting digital information from unauthorized access, ensuring privacy and data security in an increasingly connected world. This tag gathers diverse stories on encryption technologies, strategies, and challenges faced by enterprises and individuals alike.

Recent discussions highlight the rising adoption of quantum-safe encryption, cloud-based key management solutions, and zero trust architectures, reflecting the evolving cybersecurity landscape. Companies such as DigiCert, Entrust, Gemalto, and others are actively advancing encryption offerings to prepare for emerging threats like quantum computing and sophisticated malware leveraging encrypted channels.

Readers exploring this tag can learn about innovations in encryption software and hardware, the importance of encryption in data protection regulations, and the complexities of managing encrypted traffic to prevent security blind spots. The collection also emphasizes the critical balance between privacy, regulatory compliance, and safeguarding against malicious actors who exploit encryption.

Whether you are a cybersecurity professional, IT decision-maker, or simply interested in data protection, following these stories will deepen your understanding of encryption’s essential role in securing information today and in the future.

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Recent Encryption News

PureVPN launches ChatGPT tool for VPN server access
Gaming

PureVPN launches ChatGPT tool for VPN server access

Users in 10 markets can now find and connect to PureVPN servers through ChatGPT prompts, without sharing data with the chatbot.

Today

Sophos & Rubrik launch Microsoft 365 backup service
Disaster Recovery

Sophos & Rubrik launch Microsoft 365 backup service

Security teams can now restore Microsoft 365 data from ransomware or deletion within Sophos Central, reducing reliance on separate backup tools.

4 days ago

Sectigo launches MCP server for certificate management
Security Operations Centres

Sectigo launches MCP server for certificate management

Enterprise security teams can now use AI prompts to renew or revoke certificates without bypassing Sectigo's approval and audit controls.

Last week

Gallagher Security OneLink wins cloud security award
Virtual Private Networks

Gallagher Security OneLink wins cloud security award

Gallagher Security has won the Cloud Security category at the 2026 Fortress Cybersecurity Awards for its cloud-based platform OneLink.

Last week

Apple blocks USD $2.2 billion in fraudulent App Store fraud
Device security

Apple blocks USD $2.2 billion in fraudulent App Store fraud

The report underscores the scale of policing required to protect users and developers on one of the world's largest mobile marketplaces.

Last month

WD unveils post-quantum hard drives for enterprise
IT Department

WD unveils post-quantum hard drives for enterprise

Hyperscale customers are already testing hard drives designed to keep firmware and device trust intact as quantum computing threats grow.

Last month

Plaud launches team workspace for workplace conversations
IT Department

Plaud launches team workspace for workplace conversations

Businesses can now centralise meeting notes as Plaud moves beyond solo use, with privacy set by default and controls for teams.

Last month

Microsoft patches 137 flaws, including critical Netlogon
Software Updates

Microsoft patches 137 flaws, including critical Netlogon

Domain controllers face urgent patching after a Netlogon flaw was rated 9.8, with no privileges or user interaction needed for exploitation.

Last month

KnowBe4 partners Secure Code Warrior on AI training
eLearning

KnowBe4 partners Secure Code Warrior on AI training

Organisations using AI in software development will get training on secure coding and governance as vulnerabilities and data risks mount.

Last month

BlackFog says only one in nine ransomware attacks go public
Firewalls

BlackFog says only one in nine ransomware attacks go public

Undisclosed attacks outnumbered public cases by nine to one, with healthcare and government still bearing the brunt of the ransomware threat.

Last month

MHP survey finds firms racing to prepare for Q-Day
Physical Security

MHP survey finds firms racing to prepare for Q-Day

With Q-Day seen as years away, most large firms in Germany and the US are already moving to quantum-resistant encryption.

Last month

Red Hat adds post-quantum security to Linux platform
Virtualisation

Red Hat adds post-quantum security to Linux platform

Quantum-resistant encryption and AI-driven automation are coming to Red Hat Enterprise Linux, as customers face tighter security and less manual upkeep.

Last month

apexanalytix launches Qubiton for AI-powered supplier checks
Data Protection

apexanalytix launches Qubiton for AI-powered supplier checks

Businesses can now run supplier, tax and sanctions checks through AI tools, as apexanalytix opens access to more than 280 million records.

Last month

Celebrity stalkerware leak exposes private messages online
Storage

Celebrity stalkerware leak exposes private messages online

A misconfigured database left 86,859 images and private chats from a prominent European celebrity’s device open to anyone online.

Last month

Rippling launches SOC 2 compliance tool for IT teams
Data Protection

Rippling launches SOC 2 compliance tool for IT teams

Compliance checks can now draw on existing workforce data, cutting months of manual SOC 2 prep for IT teams already using Rippling.

Fri, 1st May 2026

Entrust & IBM Consulting team up on quantum-safe security
Data Protection

Entrust & IBM Consulting team up on quantum-safe security

Large firms face mounting pressure to unify cryptography oversight as quantum risk and regulatory scrutiny make legacy encryption harder to defend.

Thu, 30th Apr 2026

Bitcoin rebounds as institutional demand & tokenisation grow
BitCoin

Bitcoin rebounds as institutional demand & tokenisation grow

Spot Bitcoin ETF inflows hit their strongest level since October 2025 as large banks and asset managers expanded digital asset plans.

Thu, 30th Apr 2026

Dell expands cyber resilience with quantum-ready PCs
Data Protection

Dell expands cyber resilience with quantum-ready PCs

Security teams face new pressure to protect AI data and backups, as Dell adds quantum-ready safeguards and faster recovery tools.

Tue, 28th Apr 2026

Bitdefender warns journalists on phishing & source safety
Malware

Bitdefender warns journalists on phishing & source safety

Reporters face rising risks from phishing, spyware and device compromise as Bitdefender urges tighter source protection and account security.

Tue, 28th Apr 2026

ClickHouse deepens Google Cloud tie-up with four updates
Cloud Storage

ClickHouse deepens Google Cloud tie-up with four updates

Enterprises could query lakehouse data without moving it, as the database firm adds managed deployment, Arm processors and AI tools on Google Cloud.

Fri, 24th Apr 2026