Self-Encrypting Hard Drives and the New Security 205
In a recent blog post, CNet's Jon Oitsik has called for a policy shift with respect to data encryption. A new standard by the Trusted Computing Group promises the availability of self-encrypting hard drives soon, leading some to call for immediate adoption. Will this create even more security problems due to lazy custodians, or should someone responsible for keeping your information safe be required to move to the new hardware? Hopefully the new hardware comes with a warning to continue to use other data protection measures as well.
"Hopefully a warning..." (Score:5, Funny)
Propriety Encryption (Score:5, Funny)
Decryption (Score:3, Funny)
Hopefully they're also self-decrypting. Although it would certainly be more secure without this feature.
64-bit key? (Score:3, Funny)
Re:self encrypting, probably self-defeating too (Score:3, Funny)
Re:64-bit key? (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Multiple security layers (Score:3, Funny)
Pity really, 'cause 2DES is very secure when hackers think it's triple DES
If it's self encrypting and self decrypting (Score:5, Funny)
How will you know if your data was encrypted?
Re:64-bit key? (Score:3, Funny)
I use Quadruple-rot-13, far more effective IMHO.
ROT-13 should be the new trigger for Godwin's law in Slashdot discussions.