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Originally posted by SimonMac View Post
The TrueCrypt software is under a poor license, which is not only non-free, but has the potential to be actively dangerous to end users or distributors who agree to it, opening them to possible legal action even if they abide by all of the licensing terms, depending on the intent of the upstream copyright holder. Fedora continues to make efforts to try to work with the TrueCrypt upstream to fix all of the issues in their license so that it can be considered Free, but have not yet been successful.
Fedora Suggests: Avoid this software entirely.
tcplay is an independently developed TrueCrypt-compatible program under the BSD license. A tcplay package has been submitted for package review for possible future inclusion in Fedora.
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Originally posted by Freamon View PostAnother vote for Truecrypt here. Does what it says on the tin, open source, and seems very efficient (no noticeable loss of performance after installing it).
For physical security, get a modern kensington lock but don't leave the laptop on display overnight. Ideally take it home, but failing that, lock it in a pedestal. Be warned that I've been at sites where laptops have been stolen from pedestals in the past.
Don't skimp on the kensington lock, the cheap ones are easy to open without a key:
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Another vote for Truecrypt here. Does what it says on the tin, open source, and seems very efficient (no noticeable loss of performance after installing it).
For physical security, get a modern kensington lock but don't leave the laptop on display overnight. Ideally take it home, but failing that, lock it in a pedestal. Be warned that I've been at sites where laptops have been stolen from pedestals in the past.
Don't skimp on the kensington lock, the cheap ones are easy to open without a key:
Originally posted by pmeswani View PostLook at PGP Whole Disk Encryption. Far more secure than Bitlocker and better value for money. Only downside is that it's now owned by Symantec.
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Originally posted by SueEllen View PostSince they are only designed to deter opportunistic thieves and not ones with wire cutters I see little point in using them, on a client site who has security in individual places in the building preventing the access of undesirables.
Secure client site deters people with wire cutters, but for the opportunistic thief who IS on site, it'll stop them.
Where else would they be designed to be used if not in an office environment? Maybe at home but then the type of thief that's get in there they more likely have something to cut with.
Every office I've ever worked in where I've had a laptop, Kensington locks have been compulsory.
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Originally posted by TheFaQQer View PostChain it to a desk with one of these.
http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct...SJ6_hoaZhe9jGg
I currently have W7 bitlocker secured on both my laptop disks. If you have TPM you'll need to manually change the registry settings to enable the on boot password annoyingly.
I have used Truecrypt in the past and it works great ... the only problem that I have found is unencrypting secondary drives (i.e. a disk that doesn't contain the OS) is not supported.
I also use a biometric scanner but that's only because i'm lazyLast edited by redgiant; 6 January 2012, 16:21.
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Originally posted by quackhandle View PostI did lock it to the desk but but irony was that a permy stole the kensington cable off the desk one morning.
If you are leaving your laptop when you aren't on the client site then it should be locked in a secure cupboard/draw. Lots of clients expect you to do that with the stuff they provide also.
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I did lock it to the desk but but irony was that a permy stole the kensington cable off the desk one morning.
However thanks for the amazon tip, forgot to check them.
qh
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Look at PGP Whole Disk Encryption. Far more secure than Bitlocker and better value for money. Only downside is that it's now owned by Symantec.
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Originally posted by quackhandle View PostObviously I have a strong password(s) but I am more concerned if it gets stolen as it normally stayed in the house (yes I could be burgled lose it that way) but now I am travelling with it, there's always the risk of damage, etc.
And yes I have removed all sensitive data on it, but you know, it's nice to be aware of anything that can make your laptop more secure, hence my OP. I was thinking along the lines of Bitlocker but without having to upgrade to Windows 7 Ultimate.
qh
and if you are this concerned about the security of the harddrive then the upgrade to Windows 7 ultimate is only £95 from amazon
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