27 Apr What is an example of how encryption can be used to protect your data from being stolen online?
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For this Discussion Board, please complete the following:
Encryption is the process of converting information into code to prevent unauthorized access. Encryption can help data at rest, data in motion, and data in use by making them more difficult for unintended recipients to read and understand. For example, without encryption, the payment information that you sent out to buy something online may be hijacked and stolen.
Click on the following link to read about various real-world examples of data breaches:
https://www.upguard.com/blog/biggest-data-breaches
The following video explains symmetric and asymmetric encryption:
After you have an idea about why encryption is needed and the basic concept of encryption, please answer the following:
What is an example of how encryption can be used to protect your data from being stolen online? You may use your own experience or pick one from this article https://www.upguard.com/blog/biggest-data-breaches.
In your opinion, what type of encryption could better protect data—symmetric or asymmetric? Why?
Word count: 200-250
