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Full-Disk Encryption Essential for Data in Motion In February, Pfizer, the world's leader in biomedical and pharmaceutical research, reported stolen a laptop which held classified information for 800 contractors as well as current and former employees. The individuals in question may be subject to identity theft. Among the data stored on the laptop computer were names, credit card numbers, addresses, telephone numbers, hotel loyalty program numbers along with other sensitive information. Indications are that no social security identification or PIN sequences were uncovered. The consultant who organized Pfizer's travel and meeting plans had his laptop stolen from his home, but fortunately it was protected by a password. Information created by applications will be stored in various locations on your computer with most operating systems. Full disk encryption is the only way to protect your entire hard-drive. To keep your personal and other data fully protected, using full disk encryption will provide you with benefits not available with regular file, folder, or vault encryption. Full-Disk Encryption: * Nearly all data is encrypted including swap space and tempory folders-these are files that can easily reveal confidential information * PBA, or pre-boot authentication, does not allow the system to load unless the user confirms the password * If needed, there is immediate data destruction simply by destroying the cryptograph key Due to recent lap-top thefts and security breaches, it is vital that full data encryption is enlisted by users to best protect all confidential information. This is the same reason the US Government is currently conducting a comparison of various FDE solutions to select and implement the best one. If you have confidential information in high risk locations consider full disk encryption to protect your data.

Contributed by Information Security on July 5, 2008, at 2:45 AM UTC.

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Lexan Systems L.L.C. Information Security Consultants www.lexansystems.com

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