Thales, a global leader in technology and cybersecurity, has unveiled CipherTrust Transparent Encryption (CTE) as part of its CipherTrust Data Security Platform offered via a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model. This latest advancement aims to simplify encryption processes, fortify ransomware protection, and address compliance challenges in increasingly complex multi-cloud and hybrid environments.

The solution offers a seamless approach to data security, empowering organisations to protect sensitive information without altering their applications or underlying infrastructure. With data breaches and cyber threats escalating, this innovation comes at a critical juncture for enterprises navigating complex IT ecosystems.

Transforming encryption for hybrid and multi-cloud systems

CipherTrust Transparent Encryption stands out with its ability to secure data transparently, providing organisations with a comprehensive solution for safeguarding information across multi-cloud, on-premises, and container environments.

Among its key features is Live Data Transformation, a Thales-patented technology that enables encryption and re-keying of data with zero downtime. This ensures minimal disruption to business operations, as it requires no modifications to applications or existing infrastructure.

Additionally, the service integrates advanced ransomware protection, which continuously monitors system processes for unusual input/output behaviours, effectively blocking malicious activities before they compromise endpoints or servers.

These features underscore Thales’ commitment to delivering advanced data security solutions that are accessible and efficient, helping organisations maintain regulatory compliance while mitigating risks associated with evolving cyber threats.

Addressing security challenges in cloud environments

The rising adoption of cloud technologies has introduced new layers of complexity to enterprise data security. Thales’ 2024 Cloud Security Study revealed that more than half of IT professionals find managing data privacy and protection in multi-cloud or hybrid environments far more challenging than traditional on-premises systems.

Enterprises today, on average, rely on 84 Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications, further compounding data security challenges. The availability of CipherTrust Transparent Encryption as-a-Service addresses these pain points by enabling organisations to centralise encryption management while extending data protection policies across diverse IT landscapes.

In expanding its SaaS-based offerings, Thales allows businesses to eliminate the need for additional hardware or software investments, reducing deployment times and lowering total costs of ownership.

A step forward for enterprise data security

According to Todd Moore, Vice President of Data Security Products at Thales, the CipherTrust Data Security Platform as-a-Service enables organisations to scale data security efforts in response to increasing cyber threats. He noted that this offering bridges critical skills gaps in IT security while providing businesses with greater flexibility to deploy solutions faster and at a reduced cost.

By delivering the service through the Thales Data Protection on Demand Marketplace, organisations can benefit from seamless updates, ensuring continuous protection without operational disruptions. This marketplace serves as a centralised hub for accessing Thales’ range of advanced data security services.

Why this matters for enterprises

As businesses face growing pressures to secure sensitive data across disparate environments, solutions like CipherTrust Transparent Encryption provide a lifeline. By enabling organisations to simplify security operations while enhancing protection, Thales reaffirms its leadership in addressing the challenges of modern data security.

With this new offering, Thales ensures enterprises are better equipped to safeguard critical data, meet compliance mandates, and mitigate emerging threats, all without the complexities traditionally associated with implementing robust encryption technologies.

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