Some security alternatives for encrypting information on storage devices

ABSTRACT

Almost every few weeks there is some breaking news about some organization that has lost information via the physical loss of an unencrypted storage device. This paper reviews some alternatives for encrypting information on storage devices and how those alternatives might be used. The open source TrueCrypt system is covered is some detail. Some suggestions for information security policy guidelines are provided. From personal data to enterprise data, information security is becoming increasingly important.

REFERENCES

• 1: http://www.truecrypt.org.
• 2: http://www.lexar.com.
• 3: http://www.buy.com.
• 4: Michael Howard , Marc Levy , Richard Waymire, Designing Secure Web-Based Applications for Microsoft Windows 2000 with CDROM, Microsoft Press, Redmond, WA, 2000

INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  D. Software
  D.4 OPERATING SYSTEMS
      D.4.6 Security and Protection
          Subjects: Cryptographic controls

Additional Classification:
  E. Data
  E.3 DATA ENCRYPTION

General Terms:
Security

Keywords:
encrypting file systems, storage devices