Re: Need help selecting file encryption software

From: Anon Ymous (name@company.com)
Date: 12/22/02 

From: Anon Ymous <name@company.com>
Date: Sat, 21 Dec 2002 21:18:13 -0500

On Sat, 21 Dec 2002 01:59:22 +0100, Jared of Europa
<jared@intnospamvelt.com> wrote:

>Hello,
>
>I am looking for software to secure files with sensitive data on my
>laptop, so the data will be more or less safe in case the laptop is
>stolen. I'm not looking for super-strong (read: slow) encryption
>designed to thwart anyone including the CIA. What I am looking for is
>encryption that will keep data reasonably safe from prying eyes, but
>above all the software should be easy to use.
>

Consider a hardware solution such as a smart card that needs to be
inserted or a USB token that needs to be plugged in before the laptop
is bootable. I'm using an IBM smartcard kit that's really from Gem
just labelled by IBM and I paid $20.00 including shipping from someone
on Ebay. Works great, offers boot protection, optional encryption,
etc, etc. Avail as a PCMCIA or serial port reader.

You might also consider a biometric USB thumb drive to protect really
sensitive data - they are under $100.

Search google for otfe software if hardware solutions don't thrill
you.

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