Ring introduces a new encryption standard, makes it the default for cloud features
Ring says users can still opt for end-to-end encryption.
Ring, Amazon's smart home division, has announced the adoption of a new encryption standard called TAKE (Throw Away the Key Encryption) as the default setting for video encryption and user control. This encryption standard allows Ring to protect user privacy without relying on end-to-end encryption, which can sometimes limit features such as video search, video description, and shared trusted users.
The TAKE standard involves the use of rotating encryption keys that are temporarily stored in the cloud and can only be accessed by Ring to power features that users may have active. Once the request is completed, the company deletes the keys within 24 hours, ensuring user data remains secure. The new standard allows Ring to offer cloud-based features like Smart Alerts, which notify users when there is activity in the camera's field of view, while still maintaining user privacy.
Ring plans to roll out TAKE gradually to customers starting from September, making it the default encryption standard worldwide.
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