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Global Encryption Trends – 2022

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The Report

The Global Encryption Trends 2022 report by Encryption Consulting explores how over 3,250 IT and security leaders across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific are deploying encryption to protect sensitive data and meet security expectations.

This year’s study emphasizes the rising interest in innovative encryption technologies like BYOE, blockchain, homomorphic encryption, and crypto-agile solutions to prepare for emerging digital threats.







    Uncover Strategic Insights

    Gain visibility into how global organizations are using encryption to protect personal data, secure intellectual property, and meet regulatory requirements in today’s hybrid cloud environments.

    • Discover how leaders are prioritizing PII and IP protection through encryption

    • Learn how HSMs are being driven by compliance needs across industries

    • Explore upcoming encryption trends, including blockchain and homomorphic encryption

    • Get clarity on deployment options and key management best practices

    Survey Trend Analysis

    This report highlights the diverse applications of encryption and the top motivators behind its adoption, from privacy compliance to IP protection, while also spotlighting emerging tech trends in data security.

    70%

    of organizations have encryption strategy as the primary focus

    50%

    is the global average adoption of the enterprise encryption strategy

    65%

    consider protecting customer personal information their top priority

    64%

    believe “Data Discovery” is the major barrier to encryption adoption

    68%

    are leveraging cloud platforms for storing & processing sensitive data

    47%

    of organizations store >60% of their sensitive data in cloud platforms

    Key Focus Points

    Explore the expanding role of encryption in a dynamic digital ecosystem, addressing how it secures data, supports compliance, and adapts to emerging technologies like cloud and IoT.

    High-Level Trend Analysis
    Future Encryption Trends
    Deployment Options
    Key Drivers for Encryption
    Barriers for Adoption
    Top Priority Encryption Features
    Key Management Analysis
    High-Level View on HSMs
    Cloud Encryption