Skip to content
Encryption Consulting Study On

Global Encryption Trends – 2024

Hero Section Gradient Overlay

About

The Report

The Global Encryption Trends 2024 report by Encryption Consulting analyzes how organizations worldwide are refining their encryption strategies to address emerging challenges like quantum threats, AI adoption, and cloud data security.

This year’s survey highlights a pivotal evolution in encryption planning featuring greater emphasis on AI-driven defense, post-quantum cryptography, and the operational role of HSMs.







    Uncover Strategic Insights

    Explore how global firms are adapting their encryption practices to secure sensitive data, integrate GenAI capabilities, and prepare for the post-quantum era of cybersecurity.

    • Understand how AI and quantum computing are reshaping encryption strategies

    • Discover how cloud and HSM adoption are transforming data protection models

    • Identify key encryption challenges and how leading firms are overcoming them

    • Gain actionable insights into encryption adoption across evolving tech landscapes

    Survey Trend Analysis

    This year’s study reveals a broader understanding of encryption’s role in securing data across modern environments, with increased attention to AI, HSMs, and quantum readiness.

    48%

    are confident about increasing encryption budgets in FY23–24

    53%

    support transitioning to post-quantum cryptography

    69%

    rely on dedicated HSM teams for secure key management and oversight

    70%

    aim to integrate Generative AI in their cybersecurity strategies

    62%

    cite “Data Discovery” as the top barrier to encryption adoption

    53%

    store over 60% of sensitive data in the cloud, protected via encryption

    Key Focus Points

    Dive into expert analysis and insights that decode the present and future of enterprise encryption strategies.

    Encryption Strategy Adoption
    High-Level Trend Analysis
    Future Encryption Trends
    Deployment Options
    Key Drivers for Encryption
    Barriers to Adoption
    Encryption Features and Data Types
    Key Management Analysis
    High-Level View on HSMs
    Cloud Encryption
    Generative AI in Cybersecurity
    Post-Quantum Cryptography