Re: Encryption Tool

From: Steven L Umbach (n9rou_at_n0-spam-for-me-comcast.net)
Date: 08/20/04 

Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2004 01:10:11 GMT

If you are using W2K, W2003, or XP Pro EFS file encryption is built into the
operating system with XP Pro and Windows 2003 being more flexible in allowing users
to share an encrypted folder. EFS as any encryption mechanism has it's challenges in
managing keys so that data does not become unavailable to the intended user. The last
link is to a variety of encryption programs that you can try for free. --- Steve

http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/techinfo/planning/security/efssteps.asp
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;223316
http://www.snapfiles.com/shareware/security/swencrypt.html

"Dwain Gleason" <dwain.gleason@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:d1268d07.0408191233.485d8362@posting.google.com...
> I'm looking for a file encryption tool that will allow my users to:
>
> - Open an encrypted file (such as an Excel file) by double-clicking
> and either entering a password (or auto-open with a key file, if
> present on the system)
> - Work with the file in the native program (Word, Excel, etc.)
> - When the file is saved or SAVED AS... (that's the big issue), the
> file needs to be encrypted.
>
> We have a possible "user moment" issue with people using the Save
> As... option, then the version they save could fall into the wrong
> hands. I can use something like the Open Source encryption tools and
> script out an auto-encryption routine with a VBA-extensible
> application, but that's a "duck tape and baling wire" solution to a
> problem that requires more robust security.
>
> Any pointers to commercial products that might do this would be
> helpful, especially those with a minimum of user interference. Thanks!
>
> Dwain

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