[Hidden-tech] Encryption question?

[Daniel Fried]

One point I have only seen hinted at is that there is a big difference
between password protection and encryption.

Winzip, Stuffit and the zip utility built into Windows (XP and up) all
support password protection.  Programs like PGP and one I have been looking
at for HIPPA data SecureZip, support two factor encryption, meaning that
both the sender and receiver need to have a key to open the file.

For many purposes a password protected file may suffice.  If you are dealing
with a higher level of security requirements, such as credit card or HIPPA
information (where you can get in a lot of legal trouble for not using good
enough security), use a real secure solution.

Just for grins, go to download.com (a reliably safe down-loadable software
aggregator) and search for "zip password cracker".

-Dan

On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 8:48 AM, Kevin Phillips <kevin at kpitconsulting.com>wrote:

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>  Truecrypt is a good open source drive and file encryption program but it
> can be a little tricky when encrypting the drive your computer boots from or
> backup drives that get swapped often....windows will occasionally change the
> drive ID for no good reason what so ever and then Truecrypt cannot find it.
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> Zixmail is OK for email encryption that integrates with Outlook or can run
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> hidden-discuss-bounces at lists.hidden-tech.net] *On Behalf Of *Joan Long
> *Sent:* Thursday, March 11, 2010 2:38 PM
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> *Subject:* [Hidden-tech] Encryption question?
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>  Hi Experts!
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> Can you recommend a reliable (and affordable) email encryption program?
> Winzip has been recommended... but I have questions on that program .. Mac
> users don't seem to be able to open files ....
> Also, have you tried Truecrypt for free file encryption -- and would you
> recommend?
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> Thanks for any input (from the non-techie).
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