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The Ultimate Guide to Encryption

A curated Canadian 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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Data Protection

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Fri, 19th Dec 2025

TransCrypts founder joins Forbes 30 under 30 list for 2026
IT Department

TransCrypts founder joins Forbes 30 under 30 list for 2026

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Fri, 12th Dec 2025

Zoho One unveils new integrations, AI tools & interface
Marketing Technologies

Zoho One unveils new integrations, AI tools & interface

Zoho One launches enhanced UI, AI assistant Zia, and stronger integrations to simplify operations for small and medium-sized businesses.

Wed, 19th Nov 2025

TELUS unveils quantum-safe VPN to shield Canadian businesses
Data Protection

TELUS unveils quantum-safe VPN to shield Canadian businesses

TELUS launches Quantum-Safe VPN with encryption designed to protect Canadian businesses from current and future quantum computing cyber threats.

Tue, 18th Nov 2025

Alexi launches private cloud AI to boost data privacy for law firms
Data Protection

Alexi launches private cloud AI to boost data privacy for law firms

Alexi launches Private Cloud AI to enhance data privacy and compliance for North American law firms, offering tailored, secure AI environments for legal teams.

Thu, 26th Jun 2025

Google Cloud Canada grows with focus on AI and sovereignty
Public Sector

Google Cloud Canada grows with focus on AI and sovereignty

Google Cloud is expanding in Canada with a strong focus on AI, data sovereignty, and local partnerships, looking to serve a diverse range of sectors.

Thu, 10th Apr 2025

Canadian Space Agency funds groundbreaking QKD satellite test
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Canadian Space Agency funds groundbreaking QKD satellite test

The Canadian Space Agency has invested CAD $1.4 million in QEYnet to advance quantum key distribution technology, enhancing satellite data security.

Tue, 21st Jan 2025

BlackFog says only one in nine ransomware attacks go public
Malware

BlackFog says only one in nine ransomware attacks go public

BlackFog finds ransomware groups kept 2,160 attacks under wraps in the first quarter as healthcare and government remained prime targets.

Yesterday

apexanalytix launches Qubiton for AI-powered supplier checks
Data Protection

apexanalytix launches Qubiton for AI-powered supplier checks

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5 days ago

Celebrity stalkerware leak exposes private messages online
Storage

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Rippling launches SOC 2 compliance tool for IT teams
Data Protection

Rippling launches SOC 2 compliance tool for IT teams

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

Entrust & IBM Consulting team up on quantum-safe security

Entrust and IBM Consulting launch quantum-safe services to help enterprises centralise cryptography governance and prepare for post-quantum migration.

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BitCoin

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Cloud Services

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Dell expands cyber resilience with quantum-ready PCs
Data Protection

Dell expands cyber resilience with quantum-ready PCs

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Bitdefender warns journalists on phishing & source safety
Malware

Bitdefender warns journalists on phishing & source safety

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Cloud Storage

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Firewalls

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Data Protection

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