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Weaknesses in Full Disk Encryption

Full disk encryption is a key tool for preventing data loss but we must understand its weaknesses. Modern encryption algorithms are strong enough that our biggest concerns should be about managing keys and that is no easy task. This podcast looks at the kinds of processes we need in place to manage and recover encryption keys; it also examines the newly discovered cold boot attack that takes advantage of the physical properties of DRAM to compromise disk encryption.

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Dan Sullivan is a systems architect with 20 years of IT experience that includes engagements in enterprise security, application design, and systems architecture. His experience includes a broad range of industries, including financial services, manufacturing, government, retail, gas and oil production, power generation, and education. Dan’s security-related project work has ranged from requirements analysis for enterprise information security to designing and implementing security for database applications and enterprise portals. Dan has written about information security and other enterprise information management topics for Business Security Advisor, DM Review, Intelligent Enterprise, and E-Business Advisor. You can contact Dan at: dan_sullivan@realtimepublishers.net