Encryption Solutions for Small Networks

Data breaches are becoming more and more common in commercial, corporate, and governmentsystems. These breaches often result in massive amounts of sensitive data being exposed. Thesebreaches are not exclusive to large networks. Small office and home office (SOHO) networks arepotential targets as well. For the individual or small business, understanding the need forencryption and the proper way to implement it across the network can seem like a daunting task.This paper will provide background on the reasons encryption is important, examples of how itcould have helped prevent real world breaches, and examples of its application in smallnetworks.