Re: Seeking Encryption Software Referals

From: xpyttl (xpyttl_NOSPAM_at_earthling.net)
Date: 02/25/05 

Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2005 07:34:25 -0500

"test" <test@> wrote in message
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> I am currently using Windows ME. I would like something that is

How silly. Windows 9x was never intended to be even a little secure. You
are looking for a industrial strength lock on a paper door.

At least upgrade to XP. With NTFS you have a prayer. And take M$'s folder
encryption and call it good. If you are currently running ME you don't have
the processes in place to make effective use of anything more serious
anyway.

Keeping private data private requires a multi layered approach. The
foundation to that approach is an understanding of the threats and
vulnerablities. It seems all too common for folks to think of all sorts of
nightmare scenarios and ignore the common threats. If you are serious about
protecting your data, first get a business process consultant to help you
get your business processes in order. Once that is done (and it will take
years), get a security guy to help you get a security infrastructure in
place. THEN, MAYBE, drive encryption might make sense.

Software is never a solution. I always say never use always or never, but
this is one case where it is true. Software can sometimes be part of a
larger solution, but it is never the solution. Fix the real problem first.
ME by itself isn't the problem. The fact that you seem to think that
protecting your data is important, and yet you are still running ME is an
strong indication that you have much more serious problems. Don't fool
yourself.

Putting in place something that makes you feel all warm and fuzzy is only
going to delay your recognition of the real problem. IT WILL MAKE THINGS
WORSE. If you don't want to face the real problem, at least don't waste the
money. Feeling like you are at risk is probably better protection than a
patch that won't work.

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