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Langa Letter: Easy Encryption
Fred Langa looks at the universe of products that help you protect sensitive files and data from prying eyes and hackers.
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Many Other Solutions And Information Sources
Encrypting File System; Windows 2000 and XP pro
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/techinfo/howitworks/security/encrypt.asp
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q223316
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q230520
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q242296
General Third-Party Encryption Tools
http://www.google.com/search?q=encryption
http://www.freewarehome.com/System_Utilities/Security/Encryption_t.html
http://www.softwarevault.com/sortlist.asp?category=encryption__security
http://search.atomz.com/search/?sp-q=encryption&sp-a=0008002a-sp00000000On-The-Fly Encryption: A Comparison
General Encryption Information Sources:
http://www.google.com/search?q=encryption+faq
http://www.rsasecurity.com
http://www.uk.pgp.net/pgpnet/pgp-faq/
Your Turn
What tools do you use to make sure your private data stays private? What encryption methods and strengths have you used? How much encryption is enough? (128-bit? 256? 512? Higher?) Have you tried nonencryption security methods, such as hardware keys, biometric sensing, or more elaborate techniques; or are these under-kill when 1,344-bit software-based encryption is easily available? Please join in, and add to the discussion!
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