Encrypting sensitive information such as proprietary company processes and formulas helps to ensure that even if unauthorized access occurs, the data would remain inaccessible without the correct decryption key. This practice is a fundamental method for protecting trade secrets, which are a form of intellectual property critical to a company's competitive advantage.
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