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Homomorphic Encryption Makes Real-World Gains, Pushed by Google, IBM, Microsoft

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To counter this, some major IT vendors are pushing forward with a decades-old encryption idea that was first talked about in the late 1970s but not successfully demonstrated for the first time until 2009. FHE enables data to remain encrypted even as it is processed and analyzed, whether that’s in the cloud or in third-party environments.

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Top Database Security Solutions for 2021

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SAP HANA offers a database, data processing, and a framework for application development and big data sources. With data anonymization and dynamic data masking, organizations can feel confident knowing their data is secure. Also Read: Lack of Monitoring Weakens Database Security.

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Top VC Firms in Cybersecurity of 2022

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Founded in 2009, a16z already has an extensive track record of success, investing in over 500 companies and producing 160 exits. Formerly located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Greylock migrated headquarters to Menlo Park, California, in 2009. Insight Partners.