Re: File Encryption

Dawn wrote:

Hello,

Can anyone recommend a good but easy file encrytion program? I need
to
start encryting files on our user's laptops. Is the built-in XP
encrytion any good?

XP Pro's encryption (EFS) is good, but can be tricky if not done
properly. Here are some links to information about EFS:

http://tinyurl.com/6l6xx - MS information about EFS (Encryption)
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/encrypt.htm - encryption info
http://www.beginningtoseethelight.org/efsrecovery/ - more encryption
info
To add a recovery agent for the local computer -
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/encrypt_to_add_recovery_agent.mspx
To change the recovery policy for the local computer -
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/encrypt_to_change_policy.mspx
How to add an EFS recovery agent in Windows XP Professional -
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;887414
Best practices for the Encrypting File System -
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;223316

Here are some links to third-party encryption programs. I have not used
any of them, so YMMV:

SafeGuard PrivateDisk
http://www.utimaco.com/indexmain.html

TrueCrypt
http://www.truecrypt.org/

Malke
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