“The Internet has grown from a resource used only by academic
and research organizations to a global network that plays an
increasingly important role in personal and corporate
communications. Sensitive information of all kinds is increasingly
finding its way into electronic form and then onto the
Internet.”
“Unfortunately, because this information is sent over the
Internet (which is an open network), valuable data can be easily
intercepted and exploited. Obviously, there could be disastrous
consequences for individuals and businesses if this information
fell into the wrong hands.”
“Enter cryptography and encryption software.”
“Why encrypt? Before we delve into the how, we should look
at why you might want to encrypt your most sensitive information
before sending it to the Internet.“