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Last Updated: Nov 26, 2001

Do you think we should restrict encryption? In this special feature, we offer you news, a poll, expert advice and plenty of resources to help you understand the issues -- and the technology.	>>	Talk to your peers about encryption
	>>	Our experts are ready to help you


NEWS:
>>	WLAN users told to encrypt data (Computerwire) 26 Sep 2001
>>	Godfather of encryption hits back (vnunet) 26 Sep 2001
>>	Experts sound off on calls for crypto bans (SearchSecurity) 26 Sep 2001
>>	U.S. citizens back encryption controls (CNET) 18 Sep 2001
>>	PKI products to be interoperable within 2 years (ComputerUser) 09 Jan 2001


LINKS:
>>	Best Web Links-->Infrastructure and Network Security-->Public and Private Keys/PKI
>>	Best Web Links-->Law, Public Policy and Standards-->Encryption
>>	Best Web Links-->Securing the Desktop-->Encryption


ADVICE:
>>	A primer on encryption TIP :This tip starts by looking at the two main types of encryption available today.
>>	Encrypt those files TIP :This tip looks at the Encrypting File System. EFS allows users to encrypt data files that are stored in an NTFS partition.
>>	File encryption made easy TIP :This is a review of an encryption product called PC Encrypt
>>	Encryption made simple TIP :This tip explores how to write a very simple function that will both encrypt and decrypt passwords.
>>	Encryption Techniques TIP :
>>	Link encryption TIP :This is a definition by sister site Whatis.com
>>	PKI complexities, cost hold promising technology back TIP :Robert Scheier discusses the current state of PKI.
>>	PKI TIP :This is a definition by sister site WhatIs.com
>>	When to use PKI ASK THE EXPERTS :In what case should I use a PKI to conduct my transactions? And in what case a VPN?
>>	Resources for learning about PKI ASK THE EXPERTS :I am working as a software programmer with one year in Java (mainly in Advanced Java) and as a beginner in security in Java. ...
>>	PKI breaches ASK THE EXPERTS :Have there been known hacks on PKI technology? If so, can you provide me with the information?
>>	What is encryption ASK THE EXPERTS :What -- in basic terms -- is encryption?
>>	Split tunneling in a VPN environment & the security of 3DES encryption ASK THE EXPERTS :What are the security pros/cons of using split tunneling in a virtual private network (VPN) environment? Is there a ...


BOOKS:
>>	Secure Electronic Commerce: Building the Infrastructure for Digital Signatures and Encryption Price: $ 49.99
>>	Planning for PKI: Best Practices Guide for Deploying Public Key Infrastructure Price: $ 47.49

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