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SecureDoc for Mac allows full-disk encryption

updated 05:55 pm EST, Mon December 8, 2008

SecureDoc disk encryption


WinMagic has released SecureDoc for Mac, a utility that enables full-disk encryption throughout a business network. The software also supports hardware-based encryption and protection of data stored on USB drives. The AES 256-bit algorithms are used in conjunction with pre-boot authentication. A central administration console allows users to configure users, keys and policies across an entire network. The company claims that the system is scalable for any size organization.

SecureDoc for Mac requires OS X Tiger or Leopard, but can work alongside other security programs for cross-platform networks. Pricing information is available from the company.


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  1. Mimi-mim

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    12/08, 07:15pm | report spam | Reply |

    Or use PGP

    This is designed for corporations rather than personal users. So it's probably really expensive (the fact that there's no price on the site makes me think that if you have to ask the price, you can't afford it).

    However, I've done some research and found that individuals interested in disc encryption on the Mac could buy PGP Whole Disk Encryption, which is $119 for a perpetual licence. It looks rather good:

    - http://na.store.pgp.com

  1. mytdave

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    12/08, 11:21pm | report spam | (1 reply) Reply |

    or...

    Whole disk encryption could be good in many cases, but unless there is a case where you need to protect every system file and library, why waste all that energy on the whole disk? - Seems to me that the built in FileVault with 128bit AES is good enough when all you need to do is encrypt user directories.

  1. testudo

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    12/09, 12:44pm | report spam | Reply |

    re: or...

    I still don't know whether to trust file vault, since the original problems they had.

    Plus, you've got to know what software needs to be reconfigured so you don't do silly things like store all your iTunes music there, or have iMovie use it for creating movies, and stuff like that.

    Plus, there's lots in a user's directory you don't need to encrypt. I go with an encrypted disk image and put my personal files on that. Makes it easier to upload to .Mac or somewhere for backup, as well.

  1. Flying Meat

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    12/09, 12:48pm | report spam | Reply |

    Can you be sure

    users are not storing files in the Shared directory? Not covered by FileVault.

    Can you be sure users are not saving files to the root level of the hard drive? Not covered under FileVault.

    Can you be sure users don't occasionally save files in the /Library folder? Not covered under FileVault.

    In short, if you are just protecting your data, and you never do silly things like save sensitive data to unFileVaulted locations, then yes. FileVault will save you some money.
    If you are working with multiple people on multiple machines, the sensitive data lost to the wild may be your own.

  1. Mimi-mim

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    12/09, 02:16pm | report spam | Reply |

    Just bought PGP WDE

    Thanks MacNN!

    I just purchased PGP Whole Disk Encryption for Mac OS X, as a direct result of my interest in this story. If anyone is interested in securing their data, check out PGP.com as well as the SecureDoc site.

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