TechRepublic: “Encryption is the process of securing information by translating it into a sort of computer code that is unreadable to anyone not possessing the right credentials, passwords or other authentication means to access this information. This code can theoretically be cracked or broken but strong encryption methods are nearly impervious to such manipulation. Encryption of data not only entails securing it on local workstations or remote servers, but it must also protect the data when in transit meaning being accessed or transmitted from one party or entity to another. Learn about the best encryption software and techniques…”