Re: Laptop encryption

[Dennis Tracz <dntracz () UCALGARY CA>]

please count me in

Sarah Stevens wrote:
> I will be setting up a conference call for Wednesday at 11:00AM ET.
> Is that too soon, or can everyone make it at that time?  Let me know
> what you think, as I can schedule at a later date, if necessary.  Once
> I receive responses on interest level, I will send out an invite with
> the dial in number.
>
> I am looking forward to this conversation, it will be interesting to
> share the information obtained.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Sarah Stevens
> Stevens Technologies
>
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> *From:* Sadler, Connie [mailto:Connie_Sadler () BROWN EDU]
> *Sent:* Mon 10/8/2007 6:42 AM
> *To:* SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU
> *Subject:* Re: [SECURITY] Laptop encryption
>
> I am interested as well.
>
> Connie J. Sadler, CM, CISSP, CISM, GIAC GSLC
> IT Security Officer, Brown University
> Campus Box 1885, Providence, RI 02912
> Connie_Sadler () Brown edu,  Office: 401-863-7266
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ewing, Ashley [mailto:aewing () UA EDU]
> Sent: Monday, October 08, 2007 9:11 AM
> To: SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU
> Subject: Re: [SECURITY] Laptop encryption
>
> I would like to participate.
>
> J. Ashley Ewing, CISSP, CISA
> Director of Security and Compliance/CISO
> Office of Information Technology (OIT)
> The University of Alabama
> A105 Gordon Palmer Hall (Box 870346)
> Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0346
> Office: 205-348-6524
> Cell:     205-535-0335
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Sarah Stevens [mailto:sarah () STEVENS-TECHNOLOGIES COM]
> Sent: Friday, October 05, 2007 7:06 PM
> To: SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU
> Subject: Re: [SECURITY] Laptop encryption
>
> If there is interest, I would be willing to set up the telecon
> bridge.  We have an inside bridge.  No fee for anyone who wants to
> take part.
>
> Sarah Stevens
> Stevens Technologies
> --------------------------
> Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Paul Keser <pkeser () STANFORD EDU>
> To: SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU <SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU>
> Sent: Fri Oct 05 17:00:40 2007
> Subject: Re: [SECURITY] Laptop encryption
>
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> There seems to be a lot of interest on the list.  Do you guys want to
> setup a conf call?  I haven't done that before but I can look into it if
> you are interested.
>
> I am in PST.
>
> - -PaulK
>
> Paul Keser
> Assoc. Information Security Officer
> Stanford University
> 650.724.9051
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>
> Harold Winshel wrote:
> > Dennis,
> >
> > Will do.  What days and times are good for you?  What time zone are you?
> >
> > Harold
> >
> > At 05:33 PM 10/5/2007, you wrote:
> >> Hi Harold,
> >>
> >> I would love to learn more about the research you are & have done. If
> >> possible can I give you a call next week?
> >>
> >> thanks
> >>
> >> Dennis.
> >>
> >> Harold Winshel wrote:
> >>> I work for a decentralized academic unit but we've been looking at a
> >>> number of enryption utilities the past year.  Some we've been using
> >>> on a light scale - other's we're still evaluating.
> >>>
> >>> I'd put them into two classes - full disk and file / folder.
> >>>
> >>> I'd also categorize them in another way: free, inexpensive (under $60
> >>> / license) or expensive (above $60 / license).  Of course, with
> >>> volume purchases there can be big discounts available.
> >>>
> >>> One program that we liked a lot was a free program called Truecrypt.
> >>> Besides being free, it is pretty easy to use and can be used on
> >>> different media (hard drives, CD's, etc.).  It's not full disk, which
> >>> can be a concern but, for a quick way of encrypting something, it
> works.
> >>>
> >>> We've looked at some higher end products - both file / folder and
> >>> full disk, and are leaning toward the full disk.  I'd be glad to give
> >>> you more details if you're interested because we've spent a lot of
> >>> time doing research on different products.
> >>>
> >>> Harold
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> At 04:53 PM 10/4/2007, Dennis Tracz wrote:
> >>>> Hello all,
> >>>> I am new to this list so please forgive me if this topic has already
> >>>> been covered.
> >>>> I am interested in knowing, what is the common practice for Laptop
> >>>> encryption, specifically:
> >>>> 1.  What is your current practice:
> >>>>    a.  Do you use encryption on laptops (for laptops you administer)
> >>>>    b.  Do you encrypt the entire hard drive or selected folders
> >>>> i.e.( My Documents)
> >>>>    c.  Do you use a commercial product or EFS
> >>>>    e.  If encryption is used is it automatically configured (for
> >>>> laptops you administer) or do users have a choice
> >>>>
> >>>> 2.  What is your desired practice if you do not use encryption on
> >>>> laptops
> >>>> a.  Is this something you are wanting, attempting or not wishing
> to do?
> >>>> b.  Would you encrypt the entire hard drive or selected folders
> >>>> i.e.( My Documents)
> >>>> c.  Would you use a commercial product or EFS?
> >>>> d.  Would you automatically encrypt (for laptops you administer) or
> >>>> would you let your users have a choice?
> >>>>
> >>>> Any insight is greatly appreciated.  Thanks in advance
> >>>>
> >>>> --
> >>>> Dennis N. Tracz CISSP-ISSMP, CISM
> >>>> Information Security Officer
> >>>> University of Calgary
> >>>> (403) 220-4010
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>> Harold Winshel
> >>> Computing and Instructional Technologies
> >>> Faculty of Arts & Sciences
> >>> Rutgers University, Camden Campus
> >>> 311 N. 5th Street, Room B10 Armitage Hall
> >>> Camden NJ 08102
> >>> (856) 225-6669 (O)
> >>
> >> --
> >> Dennis N. Tracz CISSP-ISSMP, CISM
> >> Information Security Officer
> >> University of Calgary
> >> (403) 220-4010
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
> > Harold Winshel
> > Computing and Instructional Technologies
> > Faculty of Arts & Sciences
> > Rutgers University, Camden Campus
> > 311 N. 5th Street, Room B10 Armitage Hall
> > Camden NJ 08102
> > (856) 225-6669 (O)
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Dennis N. Tracz CISSP-ISSMP, CISM
Information Security Officer
University of Calgary
(403) 220-4010

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