PK Encryption

Overview
Features
Benefits
Resources
FAQs

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Quickly Secure
Files and Data

If data is the new currency for businesses, then protecting it is paramount to protecting the organizations using it. With PK Encryption, powered by the merger of Dataguise and PKWARE technologies, businesses can encrypt files and databases, as well as data that is being transmitted, by converting usable data into an unreadable form and providing decryption to those with proper access to reverse the process.

Precision in Protection

Redefine enterprise data protection with complete administrative control for finding and protecting sensitive data wherever it is stored. PK Encryption protects your business from financial and reputational damage while adding confidence that sensitive information is secure.

Persistent File
Encryption

Apply protection to the data itself for hundreds of file types so sensitive information stays encrypted no matter where it is stored, shared, or copied.

Format Preserving
Encryption

Encrypt data while preserving the formatting and length of the original data.

Transparent
Data Encryption

Protect data at rest on enterprise servers and automatically encrypt/decrypt as data is read/written across the network.

Dynamic Data
Encryption

Encrypt the data while it’s in motion, especially for migration or an ETL process.

Single, Automated
Workflow

Invoke discovery processes that automate encryption workflows.

Controlled
Encryption

Provide mechanisms for decrypting and discovering data that is encrypted from uncontrolled third-party applications.

Extensive Protection
Capabilities

Automate policy-based encryption for sensitive data in TXT, AVRO, Sequence, RC, ORC, JSON, XML file formats, and more.

Inside and
Outside Control

Sensitive data remains safe even when it’s sent to users outside the organization.

Endpoint, Cloud
and On-Prem

Encrypt data at endpoints such as laptops, desktops, and mobile devices, as well as in large-scale cloud storage systems, database systems, and file servers.

Element and
Column-Level Encryption

Encrypt sensitive elements in unstructured files and cloud storage objects, and sensitive columns in databases and structured files.

Email
Encryption

Seamlessly and securely send end-to-end encrypted emails internally and externally while preserving user workflows.

IBM Z and IBM I
Leveraged Crypto Hardware

Extend IBM Pervasive Encryption® and leverage IBM CPACF, zIIP and zEDC for IBM Z and FIPS-140 compliant PCIe3 Crypto Coprocessor for IBM I.

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Easy to Implement
and Non-Disruptive

With no endpoint software required, PK Encryption quickly secures files and data without application changes, additional infrastructure, or professional services. And it does all this without disrupting existing workflows.

Encryption Options
or Transparent Data

There’s more than one way to encrypt data, and the method for each use case depends heavily on where and when both encryption and decryption need to happen. PK Encryption empowers both persistent encryption that applies protection directly to the data and transparent data encryption for protecting stored data on enterprise servers.

Encryption from
Two Points of View

Encrypt both structured and unstructured data in ways that leave it usable for both protection and analytics. Both types of encryption are available on files, databases, on-premises and cloud object stores, all major cloud players, relational databases, file shares, Hadoop, and more.

Protect Against
Data Loss

If a sender is authorized to transmit sensitive information but forgets to encrypt it beforehand, PK Encryption will not re-route or block. Instead, smart technology encrypts the message for the recipient using a public key or unique Smartkey, limiting the opportunity for data loss prevention.

Combine with
Masking for
Ultimate Protection

Our data protection solutions work even better together: Combine PK Encryption with PK Masking algorithms to give users flexibility and choice when they need to share data with “semi-trusted” users either inside the organization or with external partners.

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Related Resources

Blog

Client-Side Encryption vs. End-to-End Encryption: What’s the Difference?

In a world of proliferating cyber threats and constant data exchange, encryption continues to gain visibility as the single most important tool for long-term information security. In fact, a report […]

Published: Feb 28, 2017

Blog

Transparent Encryption vs. Persistent Encryption

Every year, more organizations adopt encryption to protect their sensitive data. According to the 2021 Ponemon Institute Global Encryption Trends Study, the percentage of companies with enterprise-wide encryption strategies has […]

Published: Dec 22, 2021

Solution Overview

PK Encryption: Outlook Integration

With PK Encryption, documents, spreadsheets, and other sensitive files remain safe from unauthorized access, even when saved to a message recipient's computer or shared in the cloud.

Solution Overview

Make DLP Processes More Efficient and Effective

PKWARE’s DLP enhancement capabilities integrate with your organization’s existing DLP technology to facilitate scanning of encrypted data, as well as remediation of unprotected data.

Solution Overview

FIPS 140-Compliant Encryption

FIPS 140 requires all federal government agencies and departments that use cryptographic-based security to meet specific standards related to encryption strength and capabilities.

PK Encryption: Enterprise Data Protection with Complete Administrative Control

Datasheet

PK Encryption Datasheet

PK Encryption protects your business from financial and brand damage by ensuring that your sensitive information is encrypted with the best technology available.

Video

PK Encryption Overview

Watch the video to learn how PKWARE’s PK Encryption solution quickly safeguards data, giving you complete control over how – and when – you secure your sensitive information.

Case Study

Insurance Company Meets Data Protection Goals with PKWARE TDE

An insurance company uses PKWARE’s transparent data encryption to secure customer data and its own internal files.

Blog

Encryption, Tokenization, Masking, and Redaction: Choosing the Right Approach

What’s the best way to protect sensitive data? The answer, of course, is “it depends.” Organizations have too many different types of sensitive information, and too many ways to store […]

Published: Nov 15, 2021

Blog

Gartner on Masking and Encryption for PII/PHI Protection

Gartner gets it almost quite right in their newly published Technical Advice article on Protecting PII and PHI with Data Masking, Format-Preserving Encryption and Tokenization” (Joerg Fritsch and Ramon Krikken), […]

Published: Sep 14, 2015

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I track what is encrypted or decrypted by PK Encryption?

Yes. PK Encryption provides an audit log of every encryption, decryption (including failed decryption), and key exchange operation throughout the enterprise. Digital signing and authentication can further enhance your organization’s chain of custody and provide the basis for non-repudiation.

Will PK Encryption add extra manual steps to my normal workflows in order to protect data?

No. Encryption and decryption can be configured to take place without the need for intervention by the end-user, eliminating disruptions to existing workflows.

Can I encrypt information on mobile too?

The PK Protect mobile app enables organizations to immediately revoke access to encryption keys on any mobile device that is lost or stolen, rendering any sensitive files stored in the app useless.

Where can PK Encryption apply persistent data encryption?

Persistent encryption can be applied to data at rest by PK Encryption in a variety of states, including automatic folder encryption, Microsoft Office documents, Microsoft Outlook email attachments, individual file/folder encryption, and stream support.