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Protect my Data on the Road!
"I'm a TWiET listener who just started watching Know How. On a TWiET episode several years ago, you and Cheebert talked about traveling securely with your data in "hostile" countries. What would you recommend for a traveler who needs to access sensitive data offline? I won't have my office VPN and need a solution that can carry just under 50GB of data. It's ok if the device is destroyed as long as no 3rd parties can read it. Ideally, I need a solution that works well with my company-issued Dell laptop running Windows 10 Enterprise and my home desktop running Windows 10 Home. The office will pay for a solution up to $200 without me having to ask for special permission. Love the show!" - Martin P (New York, New York)
Kingston Digital DT2000 $100-$160
- USB 3.0
- AES 256 Bit Encryption
- 6-Number PIN (Automatically locked when removed from a Computer)
- Encryption Key deleted after 10 failed attempts
- FIPS 197 (Required for Enterprise Standard Security)
- Win 10, 8, 8.1, 7 // Mac OS 10.9+ // Linux 2.6+ // Chrome OS // Android
- Unlike some other "Encrypted" USB drives that are really secured controllers, there is actually an encryption/decryption engine on the drive itself. This means that All data on the NAND flash itself is encrypted. (Vs. Just having the controller allow/deny access to unencrypted data on the Flash)
- Has Read-Only and Timeout locks (Activated by Keypad)
BitLocker
- Logical disk encryption tool built into certain versions of Windows
- - Vista Ultimate and Enterprise
- - Windows 7 Pro and Enterprise
- - Windows 8/8.1 Pro and Enterprise
- - Windows Server 2008 and Later
- - Windows 10 and Enterprise
- Uses AES 128 or 256
Enabling BitLocker on a Storage Device
- Open "This PC"
- Right-click the icon of the drive you want to encrypt
- Select "Turn on BitLocker"
- Use a password or Smart Card for Authentication (Or Both - smartcard will still require a PIN) * NEXT*
- Choose if you want to back up your Key * NEXT*
- You can choose to save it to your MS account, a file that YOU keep, or print it
- Whatever you choose, make sure you understand the consequences!
- If you save it to your account, anybody who has access to your account will get your key
- If you save it to a file, you need to protect the storage device that has that file
- If you print it, treat the printout as a Top Secret document
- If you chose either of the latter options, DON'T KEEP THE BACKUP WITH YOUR STORAGE DEVICE!
- Encrypt the entire drive on only the space that has been used. * NEXT*
- Choose your Encryption Mode *NEXT*
- "New Encryption" is what I prefer if I'll be using the storage device with a SINGLE computer
- "Compatible Mode" is what I use if I'll be moving from computer to computer (all have to support BL)
- "Start Encrypting"
Important Note:
- You CAN'T create a BitLocker encrypted volume on Windows 10 Home (You need Pro/Enterprise for that)
- However, you CAN read a Bitlocker Encrypted Volume (Read Only)
Around the World
Know It Alls,
"I'm a second-year Communications student at Santa Clara University. This summer I'll be backpacking around Europe with a group of 5 friends, documenting our travel. We're packing light: Only what we can put in a backpack that must be able to fit in an airplane overhead bin. My load out is currently using about 2 squarea
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Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Jason Howell
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