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.

At its most basic, encryption is the process of scrambling information into a bunch a nonsensical numbers, letters and symbols that requires authorization to unscramble and access.

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

In a letter to a watchdog lawmaker last week, the Department of Defense confirmed that it will finally, in 2018, join the 21st century and use a popular basic encryption tool to help make emails ...

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.

Scores of Android applications aren't doing adequate checks on encryption, leaving millions, possibly billions, of users open to attack, and security firms aren't getting it right either ...

After a lengthy review process, the FCC has granted cable operators permission to encrypt their most basic cable programming.