Encryption solutions
Encrypting your data makes you less vulnerable and keeps that data private, even in the event of a breach
IBM encryption technology
Data breaches can be devastating to your business operationally and financially. That’s why, having the right encryption solution is so important — only authorized users can access your data, and not prying eyes.
Benefits
According to The Poneman Institute, several scenarios pose the greatest security challenges to your business. Find out what they are and how you can protect against them by reaping the benefits of pervasive encryption.¹
Simplify data protection
$290K
Average increase in cost of a breach due to system complexity.
Secure your IT infrastructure
$3.2M
Average loss in breaches due to system glitches.
Ensure business continuity
25,575
Average number of records lost in a data breach.
The platform for data encryption everywhere
With IBM z15™ you can protect your data on-prem or in flight – running up to 19 billion fully encrypted transactions per day – and manage privacy by policy.
Encryption technologies
Protect data by policy
Use policy controls to extend data protection and privacy throughout your enterprise.
Pervasive encryption
Encrypt data efficiently, cost-effectively and without application changes.
Protect data in flight
Protect and encrypt data flowing on FICON® and Fibre Channel (FCP) links from IBM Z to IBM DS8900F.
Gain high throughput
Use an HSM designed for sensitive workloads and CPACF for on-chip acceleration.
Centralize key management
Make encryption easy by decoupling it from data classification, enabling you to encrypt data automatically.
Protect data where it's stored
IBM Z® and IBM Storage work together to help you achieve data protection and cyber resiliency.
Keep your data safe, on-premises and in the cloud
Improve data protection and privacy by encrypting each stage of the data’s lifecycle, transmission, storage and processing.
Speed adoption of encryption capabilities
IBM Z Forward Acceleration Initiative
Eligible purchases of IBM z15 can now earn rewards toward onsite or remote services, and expedite your adoption of new encryption and data privacy technologies.
See how the proven expertise of IBM Systems Lab Services consultants can help you make the most of your investment.
Data protection client stories
Resources
Hear expert views from Think
Discover how IBM Z delivers encryption everywhere for your business.
Protection beyond systems of record
Keep your data safe from loss and from unauthorized access.
Trends in data protection
Find out the top data protection challenges facing IT leaders today.
Secure cloud for Dummies
Read about how to fuel your digital transformation with a secure hybrid cloud.
Next steps
Learn what to do next to enable data protection everywhere for your business
Footnotes
1. "2019 Cost of a Data Breach Study: Global Overview." Ponemon Institute, July 2019 (Link resides outside ibm.com)