Re: pointsec vs. Guardian Edge

[Steve Brukbacher <sab2 () UWM EDU>]

Hey,
We looked at that but it kept killing the McAfee framework service.
Have you run into this issue?

--
Steve Brukbacher, CISSP
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Information Security Coordinator
UWM Computer Security Web Site
www.security.uwm.edu
Phone: 414.229.2224



Clifford Collins 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