Re: Laptop encryption

[Dennis Tracz <dntracz () UCALGARY CA>]

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)

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Dennis N. Tracz CISSP-ISSMP, CISM
Information Security Officer
University of Calgary
(403) 220-4010

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