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Data encryption on laptop

Discussion in 'Security and Privacy' started by Margot, 2006/07/18.

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    Margot Contributing Member

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    From time to time I travel with a laptop with social security numbers on it. With the recent fall-out from stolen laptops, I find myself in need of some sort of encryption method to bring down the anxiety level. Any suggestions?

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    Margot
     
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    I've seen that, but is it really secure?
     
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    I guess most types of encryption can be broken by specialists - anything and everything can be hacked - eventually.

    How secure is Windows XP Pro encryption - I can't answer that, but worth noting from the article I posted ....
    You might like to read .....

    Best practices for the Encrypting File System
     
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    I do have a login set up. Thanks for the link--very helpful.
     
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