Proof Point
Encrypted traffic through fixed broadband networks in North America reached 51% in April 2017 and could hit 80% by end of 2017, up from 29% in 2015
Encrypted Traffic in North America Over Fixed Networks as Percentage of Total
2015 – 2017 (percentage)
Proof Point Findings
- Encrypted Traffic Over Fixed Networks – Encoded information that can only be read by authorized parties (e.g. Secure Sockets Layer and Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS) protocols, virtual private networks (VPNs), data compression proxies, and proxy applications), accessed using broadband connection
- Rising Encrypted Traffic – Majority (51%) of North American fixed network Internet traffic encrypted as of April 2017, growing from 29% in 2015 and estimated to reach 80% by end of 2017
- Unencrypted Video – Large volume of unencrypted traffic still coming from video streaming websites, such as Netflix, with migration to more secure connections in process
- Key Drivers – Include major websites' transition to HTTPS, growing demand for secure networks, availability of free TLS security certificates, and Google search prioritizing sites using certified secure connections
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Information Technology
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Date Last Updated |
June 2, 2017
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