LSPERF12-BP02 Deploy accelerated encryption technologies with hardware offloading

Implement high-performance encryption solutions that don't compromise throughput when securing large datasets in transit. Use hardware-accelerated encryption (specialized NICs, encryption accelerator cards) and efficient protocols like TLS 1.3 with optimized cipher suites. Consider authenticated encryption with associated data (AEAD) ciphers for simultaneous confidentiality and integrity validation. For extremely large datasets, evaluate selective encryption approaches that prioritize sensitive components while optimizing overall transfer speeds.

Desired outcome: You have a hardware-accelerated encryption system that provides data security while maintaining high performance for life sciences workflows. This enables efficient processing of sensitive research data with automated scaling, regulatory adherence, and consistent performance during peak workloads.

Level of risk exposed if this best practice is not established: Medium

Implementation guidance

Hardware-accelerated encryption is critical for life sciences workflows involving large-scale data processing, such as genomic sequencing or medical imaging. This approach improves security without creating bottlenecks in research pipelines.

Encryption technologies must meet specific regulatory standards for data protection while supporting high-throughput operations. Hardware offloading enables consistent performance for encrypted data transfers while maintaining regulatory adherence.

The solution scales automatically with workload demands, providing consistent performance during peak processing periods such as batch analysis or multi-site clinical trials. This maintains security without compromising research timelines.

Implementation steps