AES vs PGP Encryption: What is the Difference?

In the world of data security there are many different types of encryption, but arguably the two most common are AES and PGP. With so many three-letter acronyms in the technical landscape, it’s easy to get lost in data security conversations. So let’s catch up! First, we’ll define both AES and PGP encryption, and then […]

AES vs DES Encryption: Why Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) has replaced DES, 3DES and TDEA

Every so often, we encounter someone still using antiquated DES for encryption.  If your organization hasn’t switched to the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), it’s time for an upgrade. To better understand why: let’s compare AES vs DES encryption: Data Encryption Standard (DES) What is DES encryption? DES is a symmetric block cipher (shared secret key), […]

AES vs. RSA Encryption: What Are the Differences?

One thing that’s become abundantly clear in the internet age is that preventing unauthorized people from gaining access to the data stored in web-enabled computer systems is extremely difficult. All it takes is for a worker to click on the wrong link in an email, or respond unwarily to a seemingly legitimate request for information, […]