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Is it possible to encrypt CDs and DVDs as well as SD cards?
Encryption is a necessary technology to keep today's enterprises secure, so it makes sense that companies would want to encrypt as much as possible. But are there products available to encrypt CDs, DVDs and SD cards? IAM expert David Griffeth weighs ... Ask the Expert
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What does the future of the endpoint encryption market look like?
Full-disk encryption may be a must-have, but where is the endpoint encryption market headed? Security management expert Mike Rothman looks at recent mergers to predict what the future may hold. Ask the Expert
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How can 'DRAM remanence' compromise encryption keys?
The risks from DRAM remanence have been mentioned before, but seldom in the context of disk encryption keys. Learn about a new threat researched by Princeton University and what the attack means for encryption. Ask the Expert
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Should whole disk encryption tools be used with data backup software?
Disk encryption and disk backup play two distinct roles when it comes to enterprise network security. Michael Cobb explains how both of the important tools can be used together effectively. Ask the Expert
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Does FTPS encrypt data packets at the hardware or software level?
If you need to implement FTPS, which delivers a lot of data securely to a server, it might be worth investigating partial or complete hardware acceleration of the crypto-processing. Platform security expert Michael Cobb explains why. Ask the Expert
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Should disks be encrypted at the hardware level?
Disks that automatically encrypt data as they write -- and decrypt when they read -- are appealing for a number of reasons. Platform security expert Michael Cobb explains why. Ask the Expert
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Is Triple DES a more secure encryption scheme than DUKPT?
Both DES and TDES use a symmetric key, but Michael Cobb explains their separate and distinct roles in protecting financial transactions. Ask the Expert
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Are encrypted Microsoft Word files safer in transit than PDF files?
In this expert Q&A, Michael Cobb demonstrates how a misconfigured firewall makes it easy for some Microsft Word and PDF files to be sniffed in transit. Ask the Expert
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Should computer exams be transmitted as PDF files or Word files?
Mike Rothman discusses the difference between PDF and Word files and which file type would be more securely transmitted during computerized examinations. Ask the Expert
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Should PKI systems be used for laptop encryption?
In this expert reponse, Joel Dubin discusses the pros and cons of using PKI systems for laptop encryption. Ask the Expert
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