CEOs and Encryption: The Questions You Need to Ask Your Experts

Tags: 2010s Corporate Economic Impact Public Key Encryption

Authors: Wilton, Robin

Published: March 2018

URL: https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2018/03/ceos-encryption-questions-need-asking-experts-2/

Abstract: On March 16, 2018, Robin Wilton, Director of Internet Trust, published a paper – originally created as an internal memorandum for Internet Society CEO, Kathy Brown – detailing the key questions CEOs should ask technical experts to ensure encryption policy competency. The paper explores three key topics: (1) getting a snapshot of your organization’s crypto strategy and current states, (2) practical challenges of deployment and management, and (3) non-technical factors around risk mitigation and law enforcement access. The paper was intended to serve the dual purpose of providing CEOs the education to understand the principles and issues surrounding cryptographic technology, and to function as an “annotated checklist” to review with organization executives and managers.