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Lotus Notes Database encryption

MJK26 — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 13:36:01 +0000

Is Lotus Notes encryption linked to the computer on which it is installed? I just moved to a new computer and now there is no access to the database.

Assigning wireless encryption

TeachMeIT — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:13:52 +0000

What methods of assigning wireless encryption codes to our users do we have? I want the process to be automated where they connect to the network and see a web page where they can log in and retrieve their codes. What options do I have?

Weaknesses of Cloud Computing

ITKE — Mon, 17 May 2010 14:03:47 +0000

I know there is a lot of buzz around cloud computing, but the weaknesses seem to get no press. My greatest concerns are encryption and key management. What are the other downsides you’ve discovered?

Encryption: An “unapproachable” subject?

SearchMidmarketSecurityATE — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:34:39 +0000

In a recent SearchMidmarketSecurity.com article, contributor Mike Chapple says, “Unfortunately, many security practitioners don’t fully understand encryption due to the technology’s ill-deserved reputation as the unapproachable domain of mathematicians and cryptographers.” Do you agree?

And what encryption task do you find most challenging: Securing websites? Encrypting email? Protecting laptop data? Implementing VPNs?

SMB encryption options and vendor vetting

SearchMidmarketSecurityATE — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:11:23 +0000

From a reader:

With the Nevada data protection regulation and upcoming Massachusetts data protection law, we’re looking for a checklist of encryption issues we should raise as we begin to look at vendors.

Also:

What are some red flags to look for as we talk/negotiate with vendors?
What are reasonable service/support demands that we can make?

Any other help?

Encryption key management

ResearchAssistant — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:45:47 +0000

Looking for info on encryption of data for backup purposes, either at the tape drive, VTL, SAN switch or some type of appliance in the backup path. Encryption Key management is more critical than the encryption solution.

This request for help was originally submitted to the Research Assistant on WhatIs.com.