How Encryption WorksĮncryption is a way for data-messages or files-to be made unreadable, ensuring that only an authorized person can access that data. While there are plenty of technologies you can buy to secure your data, encryption is one aspect of security technology that every computer user should understand. It must be, given that Gartner estimates that spending on information security and risk management will total $172 billion in 2022, up from $155 billion in 2021.
Security is top of mind for anyone in IT these days.
