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Getting Started With Full Disk Encryption

December 12, 2009
Today, full-system encryption in software is feasible and practical. Here's how to get up and running using solutions from PGP, McAfee, Sophos, and open-source options TrueCrypt and DiskCryptor.

Navy Finds Lessons In Stolen Laptops, Storage Drives

November 30, 2009
The theft of computer equipment from a Naval office turned out to be less serious than feared, but served as a reminder on the importance of securing external hard drives and encrypting data.

So Much Data, So Little Encryption

November 21, 2009
We surveyed almost 500 business technology professionals and found little end-to-end encryption use. Instead, we're doing only what auditors demand.

Healthcare Providers Face Security Challenges

November 10, 2009
Three-quarters of organizations that conduct formal risk assessments have found patient data at risk, study says.

SAP, Nokia Partner On Mobile Security

October 27, 2009
With the joint venture's technology, prescription drugs, software, and other goods could be tagged with smart barcodes to protect them from counterfeiting.

NASA Told To Plug IT Security Holes

October 16, 2009
The space agency has suffered hundreds of security incidents, including malware, data breaches, stolen laptops, and bot nets, according to the GAO.

Full Disk Encryption Evolves

September 26, 2009
The Opal standard paves the way for hardware-based encryption.

Apple Examines iPhone Battery Woes

September 21, 2009
Users are complaining that the iPhone OS 3.1 software decreases battery life, hinders logging in to Exchange accounts, and causes random shutdowns.

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