Data Overview Report

The State Of Encryption, 2025

There’s Room To Increase Adoption Of This Critical Data Security And Privacy Control

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Sep 23, 2025

Summary

Full-disk, file, and email encryption are widespread, and privacy practices are driving greater adoption of encryption to control data across its various states: at rest, in transit, and in use. The movement to prepare for quantum security is also a driver, with widespread awareness and early efforts in progress. But security and privacy pros have room to improve their use of encryption as a critical data security control. Use this report to understand encryption trends and modify your program accordingly.

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