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Trade off: Full disk Encryption vs. Necessity
From: shyaam () gmail com
Date: 16 Nov 2006 01:52:46 -0000
Dear All, I am sorry if this has been discussed/described anywhere in the forums(do let me know the thread if that is the case), but is full-disk encryption necessary. I mean windows takes care of the OS Security, even if not, it is OS files which will come up with every single installation CD. So it doesnt need to be encrypted. What are the things to encrypt other than the user data ? [just a question, because everyone talks about full-disk encryption] What is the overhead involved with full-disk encryption and if there is a full disk encryption, is it worth doing it? Segate came up with the hardware technique of doing it ? Well if it is not breakable it is good, but what are the chances of it being broken ? Laptops get lost or stolen, is full-disk encryption the only solution or are there any other solutions that we are not able to think of? These are just few questions that came up on my mind. Once again sorry if they were addressed somewhere else or if they sound silly. Kind Regards, Shyaam --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This list is sponsored by: Norwich University EARN A MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION ASSURANCE - ONLINE The NSA has designated Norwich University a center of Academic Excellence in Information Security. Our program offers unparalleled Infosec management education and the case study affords you unmatched consulting experience. Using interactive e-Learning technology, you can earn this esteemed degree, without disrupting your career or home life. http://www.msia.norwich.edu/secfocus ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Current thread:
- Trade off: Full disk Encryption vs. Necessity shyaam (Nov 16)
- Re: Trade off: Full disk Encryption vs. Necessity Saqib Ali (Nov 16)
- Re: Trade off: Full disk Encryption vs. Necessity Florian Rommel (Nov 16)
- Re: Trade off: Full disk Encryption vs. Necessity Jeffrey F. Bloss (Nov 17)
- Re: Trade off: Full disk Encryption vs. Necessity Saqib Ali (Nov 20)