IS3230 Lab 9 Supplemental Worksheeet Ch
IS3230 Lab 9 Supplemental Worksheet
Chris Wiginton
ITT Technical Institute, Tampa FL
Instructor: David Marquez
15 May, 2014
TrueCrypt is loaded with powerful features that users concerned with protecting data from prying eyes will find robust and comprehensive. It has 11 algorithms for encrypting your private files in a password-protected volume. You can store your encrypted data in files (containers) or partitions (devices). TrueCrypt works offers powerful data protection, recommending complex passwords, explaining the benefits of hidden volumes, and erasing telltale signs of the encryption process, including mouse movements and keystrokes. Though the interface may not be intuitive, its powerful, on-the-fly encryption for no cost still earns the freeware security tool a top rating.
TrueCrypt provides two levels of plausible deniability, in case an adversary forces you to reveal the password: a hidden volume (steganography- more information may be found here); no TrueCrypt volume can be identified (volumes cannot be distinguished from random data). TrueCrypt uses encryption algorithms AES-256, Blowfish (448-bit key), CAST5, Serpent, Triple DES, and Twofish. It is based on Encryption for the Masses (E4M) 2.02a, conceived in 1997
Encryption Wizard is an easy-to-use Java-based file and folder encryption tool. It 's been developed by the US military but this version is free for anyone to use. The program is extremely small, just a 1.23MB JAR file and a couple of help files, which means it 's ideal for protecting files on USB drives. And being written in Java is another advantage, as it will work anywhere there 's an up-to-date Java engine installed: PCs, Macs or Linux. Encryption Wizard is also very easy to use. All you have to do is drag and drop the files (or folders) you 'd like to encrypt onto the program, click Encrypt and enter a passphrase (or it can generate one for you, if you prefer). You then have the option to securely delete the original
Chris Wiginton
ITT Technical Institute, Tampa FL
Instructor: David Marquez
15 May, 2014
TrueCrypt is loaded with powerful features that users concerned with protecting data from prying eyes will find robust and comprehensive. It has 11 algorithms for encrypting your private files in a password-protected volume. You can store your encrypted data in files (containers) or partitions (devices). TrueCrypt works offers powerful data protection, recommending complex passwords, explaining the benefits of hidden volumes, and erasing telltale signs of the encryption process, including mouse movements and keystrokes. Though the interface may not be intuitive, its powerful, on-the-fly encryption for no cost still earns the freeware security tool a top rating.
TrueCrypt provides two levels of plausible deniability, in case an adversary forces you to reveal the password: a hidden volume (steganography- more information may be found here); no TrueCrypt volume can be identified (volumes cannot be distinguished from random data). TrueCrypt uses encryption algorithms AES-256, Blowfish (448-bit key), CAST5, Serpent, Triple DES, and Twofish. It is based on Encryption for the Masses (E4M) 2.02a, conceived in 1997
Encryption Wizard is an easy-to-use Java-based file and folder encryption tool. It 's been developed by the US military but this version is free for anyone to use. The program is extremely small, just a 1.23MB JAR file and a couple of help files, which means it 's ideal for protecting files on USB drives. And being written in Java is another advantage, as it will work anywhere there 's an up-to-date Java engine installed: PCs, Macs or Linux. Encryption Wizard is also very easy to use. All you have to do is drag and drop the files (or folders) you 'd like to encrypt onto the program, click Encrypt and enter a passphrase (or it can generate one for you, if you prefer). You then have the option to securely delete the original
References: Encryption Wizard 3.4.0 free download - Downloads - freeware, shareware, software trials, evaluations - PC & Tech Authority Downloads. (n.d.). Retrieved May 15, 2014, from http://downloads.pcauthority.com.au/article/27624-encryption_wizard FileWard - Personal File Encryption & Security for Mac OS X. (n.d.). Retrieved May 15, 2014, from http://www.northernsoftworks.com/fileward.html TrueCrypt - Free download and software reviews - CNET Download.com. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://download.cnet.com/TrueCrypt/3000-2092_4-10527243.html