Reliability, security & resilience · Working

Encryption in transit

Also called: transport encryption

ELI5

Data is encrypted while travelling.

Used in conversation

“Encryption in transit uses current transport protocols.”

Definition

Protection of data while moving between systems or networks.

Here “Encryption in transit” means: Protection of data while moving between systems or networks.

Pitch context

You will see “Encryption in transit” in product strategy decks, roadmaps, experiments and architecture reviews when the discussion reaches reliability, security & resilience.

Why it matters: In reliability, security & resilience, the scope can change what data may be used, who may access it and which controls are required.

Sources & evidence · 2

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