32% of organizations have seen an increase in device encryption in the past year, according to a Vanson Bourne survey. This rise is likely due to organizations having had to operate in new working environments with increased remote working and the need to implement new systems and controls as a consequence. The rise in encryption usage looks set to continue, says Apricorn’s Jon Fielding. Lack of encryption and misplaced devices causing data breaches are the main causes of a data breach within their organization, 30% of those surveyed report lack of encryption.
Source: https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2021/05/31/device-encryption-increase/