![](images/dot.gif) | ![](images/dot.gif) | Understanding the performance trade-offs |
When deciding whether to use encryption and which method to use, you must balance performance with the need for security. Strong encryption can protect the privacy and integrity of your data. However, it might also slow performance because stronger encryption requires more resources to process and transfer the data.
Sometimes protecting the security of the data is far more important than performance. If the data that you are sending is highly confidential or sensitive, use strong encryption.