Paperclip’s encryption-in-use technology, SAFE, was listed in the latest IDC Market Glance: Cryptographic Identity Technologies, 2Q25 (doc # US50210223, June 2025). This IDC Market Glance was created by trusted IDC technology analysts and highlights specific technologies that fall within IDC’s digital trust market. According to IDC, Vendors included in this report offer cryptographic protection of data that is only viewable by users, devices, and applications with appropriate digital credentials.
The report includes eight sub-categories, including Database Encryption where Paperclip is included with 13 other vendors. Database encryption is defined by IDC has technology that “obfuscates data within a database, so that if a database is compromised the data itself remains unviewable.”
“The cryptography space is getting much more attention, with the forthcoming transition to quantum resistant encryption,” according to the report authored by IDC Analyst Jennifer Glenn. “Multiple quantum-resistant algorithms have been approved by NIST and more are coming. Organizations looking into post quantum encryption methods may get further in this project by focusing on cryptographic agility, which is a way to modernize cryptography processes for now and for the long term.”
About Paperclip SAFE
As organizations prepare for a post-quantum future, Paperclip SAFE stands out by enabling encryption-in-use—protecting data even while it’s being processed. Paperclip delivers innovative, future-ready data protection solutions that go beyond traditional encryption models—utilizes in-depth knowledge of the database and data pipeline to secure all points within the data lifecycle.
Paperclip SAFE is unique among other encryption technologies. Where traditional encryption leaves data vulnerable during use, Paperclip SAFE keeps data encrypted at all times, eliminating exposure without compromising performance. SAFE is post-quantum ready and DORA compliant, ensuring your data is protected and secure for the future.