USB device encryption inquiry

[Greg Vickers <g.vickers () QUT EDU AU>]

Hi all,

We have recently reported on the possible use of encryption software for
removable devices at the Queensland University of Technology.  Our
finding was to monitor the implementation of BitLocker in the future
Vista SOE.

BitLocker will not by default (in our implementation) encrypt any USB
devices attached to these computers.  We are wondering what solution
other Universities are using for USB encryption, that may be a suitable
short-term solution for us to use for USB encryption?

We are aware of the various free products (e.g Axcrypt, Truecrypt) and
as part of our investigation, did a brief review of products listed in a
2007 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Mobile Data Protection report on mobile
data encryption.

If your University does use a product, please let me know!

Thanks,
--
Greg Vickers
IT Security Engineer & Project Manager
IT Security, Network Services,
Information Technology Services
Queensland University of Technology
L12, 126 Margaret St, Brisbane
Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 3138 6902
Mobile: 0410 434 734
Fax: +61 7 3138 2921
Email: g.vickers () qut edu au
IT Security web site: http://www.its.qut.edu.au/itsecurity/

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