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128 Bit Encryption - What does it mean?

Encryption is a sophisticated scrambling method that is designed to prevent unauthorized eavesdropping on electronic data. Encryption works by taking a piece of information and processing it with a mathematical formula (called an "algorithm") that converts the information into a meaningless string of letters and numbers. For example, the sentence "This is a secret," when encrypted may look like "as03xx1a79x!dqt." This encrypted string of information can be sent over the Internet with the likelihood that anyone intercepting the message will not be able to comprehend it. When the string does reach its intended destination, a similar mathematical formula is applied to the string to decrypt it.

128-bit encryption refers to the size of the key used to encrypt the message. A longer key means the encryption is more "random," and someone attempting to decipher the message will have to try more combinations of keys. Each extra bit in a key doubles the complexity of the key.

What's the difference between 128-bit & 40-bit encryption?

The main difference is that 128-bit encryption provides a significantly greater amount of cryptographic protection than 40-bit encryption. With the increasing computing power of potential criminals, it is becoming more necessary to employ larger keys, as evidenced by a recent study by several leading cryptographers.

In terms of what the numbers represent, "128" and "40" bit encryption refer to the size of the key used to encrypt the message. Roughly speaking, 128-bit encryption is 309,485,009,821,345,068,724,781,056 (309 septillion) times stronger than 40-bit encryption. Presently, 40-bit encryption is not considered "strong" security in the cryptographic community. However, even taking into account Moore's Law, which states that computing power doubles about every 18 months, 128-bit encryption represents a very strong method of encryption for the forseeable future.

Web Browsers - Normal and Secure Modes

Web browsers can operate in "normal" mode and in "secure" mode. You can tell which mode your browser is in by looking at the toolbar at the bottom of the browser window. If you see nothing there, a broken key, or an open padlock you are in normal mode. If there is a whole key or a padlock which is closed you are in "secure" mode. When you surf the Net in "normal" mode, all of the information you type into your browser and all the information the Web site sends to you are visible to eavesdroppers. When your browser is in "secure" mode it encrypts all the information between itself and the server. Encrypted information looks like meaningless garbage to eavesdroppers, so your personal information is secure.

What is a Digital Certificate?

A digital certificate contains the name of a company, Web site or individual, along with a cryptographic key that can be used to encrypt information that must be sent to that individual. When your browser switches into secure mode, it asks the Web site to present its certificate. The browser decides whether or not it trusts the certificate by looking at who issued it. If the browser trusts the certificate (as it does those issued by Thawte), then it will encrypt all communications with that Web site, using the cryptographic key in the certificate.

Incom's Certificate Authority - Who Issues Our Certificate?

Thawte is Incom Telecoms' certificate authority. The CA, or certificate authority, signs certificates. Thawte is a global CA, with offices and representatives in more than 20 countries. They issue digital certificates to many of the Web servers doing e-commerce today, and have issued tens of thousands of certificates to people securing their email, too.

Going That Extra Step for Your Security - Incom's Secure Checkout Policy

When shoppers at Incom Telecoms proceed to the checkout where credit card information is taken, your browser will switch to secure mode, encrypting your details so that nobody will be able to intercept them. In addition, once your credit card has been processed by our systems, your card data will be permanently destroyed. If you are a normal customer, each time you return you will need to re-enter your credit card details to complete a purchase. This is Incom Telecom Online's way of saying 'Your details are always 100% safe with us'.

Incom Telecoms News - The global market for headsets is booming and is expected to grow by around 25% per annum until 2010. Driven by the increase in wireless headsets in the office marketplace, rapid increase in demand for Bluetooth enabled products that consumers are using in a wide variety of ways including fixed line and mobile phones, MP3 players and portable games. In 2005, GN Netcom and GN Mobile reached the number one position with a global market share of 35%, manufacturing a total of 25 million headsets, amplifiers and other accessories, an increase of 50% from 2004.The products were sold under GN’s own brands, Jabra and GN Netcom, as well as to global mobile phone manufacturers under OEM contracts. Joining forces will enable the new company to sustain high growth and innovation leadership.The new company will join together under a single brand of Jabra. Combining our two business areas will help us become an even more effective organisation.We will take advantage of our strong market presence, brand and track record in innovation,” said Jan McNair, Managing Director of GN Netcom & Jabra UK. Click here to see all Jabra Headsets!
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