RE: Extreme Security Suggestions?
Hi,
Probably isn't a goot idea (I really believe that there is a better software
solution), but have you considered some removable storing device, like jazz
drive from iomega? I only saying this since you have considered having a
dedicated hard drive.
Paulo.
Timothy Hospedales writes:
> Hi,
> I am wondering what is the recommended way to secure a sizeable volume (0.5-2GB
> ) of confidential data such that it is non-retreivable/unusable even in the
> event that a hacker has gained user level or <shudder> root access?
>
> I have thought of some kind of encryption; but I haven't seen anything fast
> enough to make that practical given that I would have to re-encrypt the whole
> data set after working on it. I also thought of simply having a dedicated
> partition for the data in question and unmounting it when I leave the machine.
> But I suppose a hacker with root access could easily remount it. Which leaves
> the option of having a dedicated physical drive and unplugging it when I leave.
> But that is annoying since I would have to leave my machine open all the time.
> :(. So any other suggestions, comments?
>
> Thanks!
> Timothy
> PS: I have no intention of letting a hacker gain access to my machine; but its
> nice to be prepared for the worst. ;).
>
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> Date: 05-Feb-99
> Time: 00:47:27
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