Re: pointsec vs. Guardian Edge

[Harold Winshel <winshel () CAMDEN RUTGERS EDU>]

I'm interested in learning more about it.

Thanks,

Harold

At 10:07 AM 1/19/2007, you wrote:
> Paul and others,
>
> We are preparing to roll out HDLock from Authenex. It requires the
> use of both a USB token and a password. Once you are authenticated
> the non-Windows O/S portions of the disk are decrypted. We are also
> running their key escrow server to allow us to recover in the event
> either factor is lost/forgotten or the laptop returns without the
> person it was issued to. Let me know if you want more details.
>
>
> Clifford A. Collins
> Network Security Administrator
> Franklin University
> 201 South Grant Avenue
> Columbus, Ohio 43215
> "Security is a process, not a product"
>
> >>> pdestefa () WILLAMETTE EDU 1/12/2007 8:09:44 PM >>>
> Hello Steve,
>
> Good question.  This technology seems to be evolving, still.  We are
> currently looking into the available solutions, also.  I'll be sure to let
> you know what we decide.
>
> We're interested in using two factor authentication for the whole disk
> encryption.  So, I would like to hear if anyone else who responds is doing
> that, as well.
>
> I also just wanted to mention the product we think looks promising
> and has been recommended to us:  SafeGuard from Utimaco.  Anyone with
> experience using that?
>
> Thanks,
> Paul
>
> --
> Paul DeStefano, WITS Network Services Consultant
> Willamette University
> E-Mail: pdestefa(ta)willamette.edu

Harold Winshel
Computing and Instructional Technologies
Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Rutgers University, Camden Campus
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