The Ultimate Guide to Encryption

2026 · Australian Edition

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.

Australian Encryption news
Analyst Insights
Protegrity launches AI Team Edition for secure inferencing
IDC · Encryption · Virtualisation
This month
Survey finds organisations struggle to secure unstructured data
Gartner · Encryption · Data Protection
Last month
DigiCert posts record Q4 ARR after expansion spree
IDC MarketScape · Encryption · Digital Transformation
Last month
Xiid & Cytex link AI governance with zero trust access
Gartner · Encryption · Firewalls
Sun, 15th Feb 2026
Gigamon named 2026 public sector observability leader
Frost & Sullivan · Encryption · Virtualisation
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Reviews
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Wearables
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Expert columns
Proof beats promise: The trust crisis AI is creating
By Lakshmi Hanspal of DigiCert
Last week
The why and what of FIPS 140-3 validation in modern cybersecurity
By Georgy Thadathil of SonicWall
This month
Why AI-powered security needs network telemetry across the hybrid cloud
By Ryan Mahoney of Gigamon
Last month
Why data infrastructure will decide which AI strategies succeed in 2026
By Dave Wardrop of Hitachi Vantara
Last month
Atlassian scales AI search with OpenSearch on Kubernetes
By OpenSearch
Last month
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By Jo Stewart-Rattray of ISACA
Last month
Generative AI fuels alarming surge in intimate image abuse
By Theodora Skeadas of Humane Intelligence
Last month
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By Easy Crypto
Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
Securing the future: Simplified management, Scalable growth, and built-in compliance for K-12
By Asif Mujtaba of SonicWall
Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
The new rules of digital identity in ANZ: KYC & AML trends for 2026
By Edmund Ng of Melissa
Mon, 16th Feb 2026
Enterprises urged to act now on post-quantum security
By Vidya Shankaran CISSP of Commvault
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Apex champions proactive firewall upgrades for MSPs
By Gaëlle Perrin of SonicWall
Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
Why SOC 2 Type 2 certification matters for brokers
By Peter Waring of JAVLN
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
SonicWall NSM 3.5 boosts secure-by-design firewalls
By Amelia Foss and Rakesh Ramesh of SonicWall
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Data Privacy Week: how to protect your digital life
By Erich Kron of KnowBe4
Tue, 27th Jan 2026
Interviews
Exclusive: VyOS Networks on why enterprise networks need a unified OS layer
Discussing Virtualisation
Tue, 16th Dec 2025
Exclusive: LastPass CEO warns password industry must evolve
Discussing Shadow IT
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Exclusive: BlackBerry warns Australia must harden govt comms as AI threats surge
Discussing Public Sector
Tue, 5th Aug 2025
Exclusive: How Glu.ai blends brand safety with AI-driven commerce
Discussing Multichannel marketing
Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Exclusive: Sysdig and BitMEX sound alarm on AI-powered crypto threats
Discussing Threat intelligence
Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Recent news
KernWi-Fi builds carrier-grade Yaesu IMRS network
About Firewalls
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
Five technology trends that will shape 2026
About Trends & Predictions
Mon, 15th Dec 2025
Beyond compliance: Building Salesforce resilience for APRA CPS 230
About Business Continuity
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Why Australian banks must invest in secure and reliable databases
About Cloud Services
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Healthcare turns to managed security to guard patient records
About Firewalls
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Cybersecurity in manufacturing: Why the factory floor is now the front line
About Ransomware
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Australia urged to boost funding & diversity in quantum computing
About Data Protection
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
2026: The Year an Individual Operates Like a Nation-State
About Malware
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Legora unveils Portal to reshape law firm-client AI collaboration
About Document Management
Thu, 13th Nov 2025
Appian unveils AI agents & Composer to accelerate enterprise automation
About Data encryption
Thu, 13th Nov 2025
Report shows Mobile Access Control delivers real green savings
About Sustainability
Wed, 12th Nov 2025
Holding Redlich adopts AI drafting tool to boost legal efficiency
About Legal technology
Wed, 12th Nov 2025
How to strengthen customer trust through secure cloud practices
About Data Protection
Fri, 31st Oct 2025
Decrypting the future: Why post-quantum security must start today
About Data Protection
Wed, 29th Oct 2025
Server vs cloud: What every insurance broker needs to know about their technology choice
About Cloud Services
Fri, 17th Oct 2025
SHARON AI & VAST Data launch sovereign AI supercluster in Melbourne
About Smart Cities
Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Samsung unveils 8TB SSD 9100 PRO for gaming & AI users in Australia
About Gaming
Tue, 30th Sep 2025
Teens charged in SCATTERED SPIDER cyber attacks as experts warn of ongoing risks
About Ransomware
Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Exclusive: LastPass CEO warns password industry must evolve
About Shadow IT
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Australian enterprises lead in AI adoption but face data hurdles
About IT Department
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Job moves
NTT Research appoints Takashi Goto as Head of its Technology Promotion Team
Move at Aras
Fri, 23rd Sep 2022
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