Full Disk Encryption in practice

Avinash Salian highlights the repercussions of data loss and urges the need for full disk encryption Today’s world is moving towards mobile computing due to which companies are replacing desktops with laptops. Corporate laptops mostly contain confidential and sensitive data. As the popularity of the laptops rises, the risk involved due to the same is also becoming evident since these devices can easily be lost, stolen or misused without the owner’s knowledge. A laptop can be stolen from an airport, from a parked car, or from the user’s desk. It is important to note that desktop systems are also susceptible to theft. Organizations have implemented solutions to protect data in transit (over the Internet) but how do we protect data stored locally on a system (also known as data at rest). Multiple copies of data stored in... [read full story]                    

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