Encryption: Our Commitment to a Secure Internet

Encryption is the critical veil of privacy and security that keeps the digital world intact. InterNetX stands firmly in the ongoing discussion around the necessity of solid encryption. Our commitment lies not only in philosophical debate but also in the fabric of our services.

As we celebrate Global Encryption Day, amplifying the dialogue on encryption's critical role and its broad implications for society is imperative. These are intertwined with InterNetX's foundational beliefs, which champion strong encryption backed by DigiCert 's solutions.

Global Encryption Day: A Unified Stand

Global Encryption Day, endorsed by the Global Encryption Coalition, represents a collective stride towards advocating, promoting and defending strong encryption. Celebrated on 21 October, this day unites civil society organizations, businesses, technologists and millions of internet users worldwide in a shared mission to bolster digital security. This celebration underscores encryption's indispensable role in safeguarding the personal and national security of billions across the globe.

What's at Stake?

Encryption serves as the very backbone of trust on the internet. Without it, the confidentiality, integrity and authentication of digital communications are at risk. Our article "The Modern Encryption Debate: What's at Stake?" highlights the prevailing debate: balancing national security with the individual's right to privacy. This dichotomy shapes the current encryption dialogue, illustrating the high stakes of the modern encryption debate that began intensifying in the 1990s. Influential players in technology, government and civil society weigh in on a conversation outlined by milestones we can't afford to overlook.

The Modern Encryption Debate

Big Tech companies like 苹果 and 谷歌 took a collective stand in 2014, signaling the inception of a wave of controversies. They introduced default encryption on devices, ensuring data protection for users. These decisions catalyzed a persistent debate, with governments sometimes claiming that unbreakable encryption hampers criminal investigations. Yet, it's clear that weakening encryption – even in the slightest – can expose users to enormous risks, including data theft and pervasive monitoring.

Edward Snowden's 2013 revelations underscored the shocking reach of surveillance programs and the indispensability of encryption. Post-Snowden, there was an unprecedented surge toward implementing robust encryption, from implementing HTTPS protocols to safeguarding server communications.

InterNetX's Encryption Services

At InterNetX, we understand and embrace the crucial role of encryption. Our encryption services powered by DigiCert , which include TLS/SSL certificates, S/MIME for secure email communications, and code signing certificates for software authentication, are based on rigorous symmetric and asymmetric encryption standards. Following the footsteps of the tech giants, we believe in encryption that doesn't just shield individual customers but also fortifies the infrastructure of the entire digital ecosystem.

Why Protect Strong Encryption?

Our firm stance is not solely about providing encryption services—it's about upholding the very basis of internet security. Any backdoors or vulnerabilities created for legitimate oversight are equivalent to inviting malicious actors into private conversations and sensitive data pools.

InterNetX advocates for the right to privacy and personal data protection from unauthorized access.

We and the whole IONOS Group contribute to the bedrock of digital trust that underpins every transaction, every message and every interaction conducted in the shadow of encryption. As part of a group of brands that values innovation and security, it's our responsibility to ensure that every bit of data adheres to the highest encryption standards.

The RFC 7258, published by the Internet Engineering Task Force ( IETF ) following Snowden's disclosures, declared pervasive monitoring as an outright attack, reinforcing the necessity for encryption to preserve the confidentiality and integrity of users and organizations.

We invite our partners and clients to share this commitment toward encryption. By protecting this foundational element of digital security, we pledge our allegiance to a future where the internet remains a secure, private and trusted space for all.