Encryption: Not Just for Spies
Encryption isn’t optional, it’s your last line of defence. It scrambles data so only the right key can unlock it. Emails, files, chats, if it matters, encrypt it.
🔐 Best Practice: Use tools like BitLocker, VeraCrypt, or encrypted cloud services. For websites, make sure SSL/TLS is in place. Use end-to-end encrypted messaging for internal chats.
🚨 Top Tip: Not all “cloud” tools are secure. Train staff to spot the difference. Look for HTTPS, padlocks, and real encryption, not just convenience.
⚠️ Real-World Fail: A designer shared files via an unsecured platform. A competitor intercepted them, and copied the project. With proper encryption, the theft wouldn’t have happened.
✅ Action Step: Make encryption part of daily life, onboarding, workflows, and team habits. Frame it as protecting your ideas, creativity, and client trust.
Encryption is silent armour. Use it. Own it. Expect it.
