Nov 26, 2019Is Unsearchable Encrypted Data Holding You Back?Encrypted data can present a significant hurdle for businesses that must rely on it. Unsearchable encrypted data is limiting in both a big picture sense and in everyday tasks. You can’t manipulate or code within encrypted data. Innovation suffers. Efficiency declines. It’s not an exaggeration to say that if it’s…Encryption3 min readEncryption3 min read
Nov 7, 2019Encryption Key Rotation is Useless — Here’s WhyWhen it comes to securing data for storage or transfer, encryption is the gold standard. Adequately encrypted data puts up a roadblock that can slow down and potentially stop would-be hackers. It is essential to understand the limitations and potential risks related to this data privacy security technique, however. Even…Encryption3 min readEncryption3 min read
Oct 31, 20192020: A Year of Reckoning for Big Business and Data PrivacyProgressive state data privacy laws — new in 2020 2020 is going to be a big year for companies to pay attention to their data privacy practices. On January 1, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) goes into effect. …Privacy4 min readPrivacy4 min read
Oct 16, 2019It’s time to get real with your EULAsConsumer trust is one of the most depleted resources that today’s companies have to draw from. While they may seem parenthetical to marketing campaigns and product packaging, readable end-user license agreements (EULAs) would be a significant step in restoring loyalty with your customer base. Fine print has been a thing…Privacy5 min readPrivacy5 min read
Oct 10, 20193 Reasons Why Encryption Sucks For Businesses TodayEncryption is the central tactic utilized by data privacy software and services. Data security professionals convert information or data into an unreadable code to prevent unauthorized access. Later, the data can be decrypted when the owner accesses it. Many modern encryption services include major limitations and vulnerabilities. There are several…Encryption3 min readEncryption3 min read
Sep 26, 2019StrongSalt Raises $3 Million in Seed Funding from Valley Capital PartnersToday we announced the completion of our seed round of financing, raising a total of $3 million from Valley Capital Partners. With three encryption-related patents secured from the United States Patent and Trademark Office, we will using this new capital to further develop our encryption platform-as-a-service for developers and enterprises. …Privacy2 min readPrivacy2 min read
Sep 25, 2019Big Business and Geolocation Data PrivacyWhat is geolocation data? Geolocation data is information on where a device is being used. Because Internet-connected devices are for personal use (smartphones, smartwatches, tablets, laptops, etc.), this translates into information about the user’s individual life. …Privacy6 min readPrivacy6 min read
Sep 17, 2019The Business-Consumer Digital Privacy Relationship ProblemIn the past 6 months alone, we have all seen the headlines that give a small glimpse into the magnitude of mounting digital privacy concerns and events affecting consumer-business relationships worldwide: May 24, 2019: 885 Million sensitive financial records exposed online by real estate and title insurance giant, First American. …Privacy4 min readPrivacy4 min read
Sep 12, 2019Digital Privacy: A Right or a Privilege? Global Consumer Views on PrivacyUntil recently, there has been a marked divergence in the way that Americans and Europeans talk about digital privacy. In Europe, digital privacy has traditionally been viewed as a right, while in the United States, it’s been seen as a privilege. However, there are signs that this is changing, and…Privacy3 min readPrivacy3 min read
