Encryption keeps your private data secure from prying eyes. Here's a basic explainer on how it works.

Encryption is the last line of defense." Moulds also says that the process of encrypting and decrypting -- which was the focus of so much attention in years past -- is now a kind of basic technology.

Late last year the FCC gave cable providers permission to encrypt basic cable, and Comcast is wasting little time in moving ahead with the plan.

The encryption process is a close cousin to the mathematical assurance that makes up the foundation of the ledger or blockchain databases.

What apps are encrypted and what aren’t? Many messaging apps use encryption in some way, but end-to-end encryption is widely applied by WhatsApp, Signal and iMessage.

End-to-end encryption, or E2EE, is a method of protecting data during transfer that's often used with SMS messages. Here's how it works.

Given the importance and value of your data, the basic encryption most organizations use just isn’t good enough anymore.

The Report and Order requires cable operators choosing to encrypt their basic tier to offer affected subscribers for a limited time the equipment needed to decrypt the signal at no additional charge.

How VPN encryption works Generally speaking, encryption is the process of converting data into code (an act known as encoding), which can then only be decoded by an authorized party.

Encryption Everywhere makes it easy to secure any website from the time it’s registered or renewed. Many web hosting providers will integrate basic encryption with every website.