ZDNet

On encryption, the UK sets a collision course with Europe

Is encryption a threat to law and order, or an essential tool for staying secure online? Two events this week show how much disagreement there still is about it. First, at a meeting at the ...
ZDNet

End-to-end encryption plan puts Europe on collision course with UK

All European Citizens should have the right to use end-to-end encryption in all forms of digital communications, in order to ensure online privacy and protection against unauthorised government ...
Dark Reading

Zoom Changes Course on End-to-End Encryption

In a reversal of course, Zoom's CEO says the videoconferencing company will begin to offer end-to-end encryption (E2EE) to all users -- both paid and free -- beginning in July. Zoom had previously ...

From 'encryption backdoor' to 'lawful access' — is a compromise between privacy, security, and law enforcement needs actually possible?

After ongoing attempts in Europe, Canada is the latest country pushing for "lawful access" to data for law enforcement. This, ...
TechRepublic

Asymmetric vs Symmetric Encryption: What’s the Difference?

Both asymmetric and symmetric encryption are being used by businesses to protect their information. But what are the differences? Read to find out. The growth in information security has given rise to ...