Storage Management Strategies for the CIO
Storage Storage encryption FAQ-Frequently asked questions:
Frequently asked questions-Storage Encryption FAQ
Storage encryption FAQ-Frequently asked questions
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What level of support does storage encryption require once it's been implemented?
FAQ - I only have to maintain a relatively small environment, so I don't have the same kind of personal experience as someone in a large enterprise. However, I have talked to a number of colleagues that claim that it doesn't need a lot of support, if it's...
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Is encryption required for compliance with current privacy and security laws?
FAQ - I'll give you the customary analyst/lawyer answer, it depends. Some of the regulations...
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What type of encryption is best: Hardware, whole disk or file- and directory-based?
FAQ - Well, it's dependant on your environment. If you are trying to encrypt disks in a storage area network (SAN) or network attached storage (NAS) environment, you may not have a choice except to go with whatever your vendor offers...
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It seems like all mobile and fixed drives need to be encrypted to be secure. Is this true?
FAQ - No, not necessarily. It all depends on where your sensitive information is stored...
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Why is encrypting data in transit not enough?
FAQ - Well, that's simple. It's because data is at rest most of the time...
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With power-on passwords and login passwords available, what's the value of hard drive encryption?
FAQ - Anyone who's determined to gain access to a drive is going to be able to bypass BIOS passwords or Windows passwords...
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First off, what business problems does storage encryption fix?
FAQ - Simply, storage encryption keeps data out of the hands of people that shouldn't have access to it...
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Where does one start rolling out encryption across the enterprise?
FAQ - I always tell people three things they need to do to get started. First, figure out what sensitive information your business handles -- what it takes in, what it processes and what it puts out...
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What are some common mistakes and oversights when implementing storage encryption?
FAQ - The first one that comes to mind is the assumption that if it's encrypted, then it's secure. I think this is a dangerous mindset...