CISO describes encryption as 'overrated' on LinkedIn

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>Overrated … Encryption.
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>Encrvption was designed for situations where interception is a real risk, like radio comms or physical transport. So, encryption is necessary when handling state secrets and facing nation-state adversaries.
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>What risk does encryption address for the rest of us?
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>Theft of physical media? Not a concern.
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>Packet capture across the Internet? Not a concern.
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>Tell me a story where a lack of encryption costs an …

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