"You Can Never Have Too Much Encryption"

Data encryption can feel like the enterprise version of a kid's least favorite chore: cleaning their room. "One of the biggest challenges," says Stephanie Balaouras, "is just the inertia against getting started." Considering the ways in which a holistic encryption strategy can reduce security and privacy concerns, breaking through the inertia is worth it. Balaouras, Research Director at Forrester Research, joins Pam and David for a conversation on how to get started on your data encryption strategy; why the cloud is a major use case for encryption; and why the savviest companies prioritize data privacy not only for compliance, but with customers' best interests in mind. For more security stories, visit SecurityIntelligence.com or follow IBM Security on Twitter and LinkedIn.