File encryption

November 25, 2005

Hi group!

Question on file encryption. We want to add a layer to our file security.
Our hard disks are encrypted and we would like to add single file
encryption.

We are using Utimaco Private Crypto for single file but we need to re-save
the file everytime we make a change.

What is the best product that would silently encrypt and decrypt on-the-fly
so it’s transparent to the users?

Thanks!

Mork!

* EFS from Microsoft would be the best choice if you are on MS platform.

HTH
Ramki

* Hi,
What you need is an encrypted file system application.
Few examples of tools which implement this concept: Utimaco SafeGuard
PrivateDisk, PGP Whole Disk Encryption or TrueCrypt which is free. For my
point of view I recommend you TrueCrypt.
Regards,
Security Product Team Leader

* > Question on file encryption. We want to add a layer to our
> file security.Our hard disks are encrypted and we would
> like to add single file encryption.

I want to know why you want to add one more layer of
file security. If your Hard disk are already encrypted then
with a strong encryption then you don’t need the extra
Encryption.

>
> What is the best product that would silently encrypt and
> decrypt on-the-fly so it’s transparent to the users?

I recommend you use PGP disk ecnryption.
It has whole disk enceyption as well as it can create files that
Can act as drives and are assissable using a drive letters.

Type one password and you can access the files just like on hard disk
Not exactly transpertnt but almost there and very good product with
Exceptional support.

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