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I am looking for solution that will encrypt files in Windows XP Workstation and Windows 2003 Server environment?
There are two things that I am trying to acheive:
1.) If a laptop is lost the encrypted files could not be decoded. IE. If admin change password or the hard drive was read.
2.) Server admin could not add themselves easily to decrypt files.
3.) Recovery capablilites if OS crapped out and I need to access data legit.
I want to implement this solution for a workgroup about 20 people.
It seem like Guardian edge would do the trick but I want to hear from the experts what tool they use. If I get good leads I will split points.
thanks
There are two things that I am trying to acheive:
1.) If a laptop is lost the encrypted files could not be decoded. IE. If admin change password or the hard drive was read.
2.) Server admin could not add themselves easily to decrypt files.
3.) Recovery capablilites if OS crapped out and I need to access data legit.
I want to implement this solution for a workgroup about 20 people.
It seem like Guardian edge would do the trick but I want to hear from the experts what tool they use. If I get good leads I will split points.
thanks
what about PGP / GPG solutions????
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Tell me more! The simpler the better!
First thing in my mind is syskey and EFS, that would do the trick.
Another possibility is to use some Full Disk encryption software or even some standard Encryption Software.
My choice here is Truecrypt, since it's freeware, admins are just helpless since it's not using any underlying OS authentication methods.
Another possibility is to use some Full Disk encryption software or even some standard Encryption Software.
My choice here is Truecrypt, since it's freeware, admins are just helpless since it's not using any underlying OS authentication methods.
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TrueCrypt... syskey EFS is still possibly ineffective without the other "best practices" suggested by M$ for EFS... you shouldn't need those extra hoops. TrueCrypt, no hoops, no hope of recovery if you don't have the password. I didn't suggest it here first, and it fit's your criteria and then some.
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Thanks for the input and discussion. I was think I was going to get a lot of M$ solution but the experts have opened (SOURCED) my eyes.
RichRumble I appreciate your comment a depth.
I have started another question that look at the commercial Encrytpion Program:
https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/22058656/Commercail-File-Encryption-Programs.html
RichRumble I appreciate your comment a depth.
I have started another question that look at the commercial Encrytpion Program:
https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/22058656/Commercail-File-Encryption-Programs.html