It’s important to understand that encryption software is very different from antivirus software. Many companies consider the two security solutions to be the same and fail to realize that they complement one another. While antivirus software is a perfect way to ensure that your computer is safe from the trojans, viruses, and rootkits, it only goes so far. Antivirus software doesn’t add an extra level of data security by encoding your hard drive. If an outsider gets their hands on a company notebook, antivirus won’t be able to prevent them from directly accessing the information stored.

A recent post from ComputerWeekly brings up a great point:

“…for as little money as it costs to install anti-virus software on your laptop, you can install encryption software, and protect your organisation not only from a data breach but also against any backlash…”‘

Companies need to understand the differences between antivirus and encryption and accept both as standards in their company’s defense. Most, if not all, data breaches or hacking attempts can be prevented and avoided by the right combination of security software.

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If you have any questions about how antivirus and encryption work together or would like to share an experience, leave a comment.

Further Reading
Data encryption is simple safeguard against data breaches [ComputerWeekly]

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