That's true, but if what you're proposing is encrypting your own data before it goes to the cloud, then you had better hope that Google Chrome OS applications natively support encryption. So if I pull up Google Word through my Chrome OS start menu and I include my tax return information from 2009, then save the file, will it be automatically encrypted? Where will the file be saved? Where did the encryption occur? Locally or remotely on the server? If the encryption keys are gathered, will they work for all users of the application or just my document?
I'm just playing devil's advocate. There are obviously a lot of issues to consider, such as bandwidth constraints, licensing/service level agreements, etc... From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Shannon Roddy Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 12:50 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [brlug-general] Not everybody thingks that Chrome OS is goingto be all that great.. On Mon, Jul 13, 2009 at 12:44 PM, Jarred White <[email protected]> wrote: The communication methods (VPN, SSL, frame relay, etc...) in use can certainly provide for a level of trust and security, but the fact of the matter is that when your data resides elsewhere (someone else's data center) then you are leaving it up to your service level agreement with that vendor to protect the data. The stored data can always be encrypted in the "cloud". Think FDE for the cloud. Personally, I am just happy to see any form of competition for M$. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pursuant to IRS Circular 230 and IRS regulations we inform you that any federal tax advice contained in this communication is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of avoiding penalties imposed under the Internal Revenue Code. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Postlethwaite & Netterville Implements New Email Encryption Software to Further Protect Confidential Data Confidentiality is a hallmark of the accounting profession and it is of the utmost importance to our client relationships. At P&,, we are committed to keeping your data confidential which is why we are implementing new email encryption software. This software inspects all outbound emails from our firm. Emails that contain attachments will require you to enter a password to download the file. This ensures that your confidential data cannot be read by anyone other than the intended recipient. Emails with attachments will include a link to a secure web server. Click on the link to download the attachment. The first time you receive a secure email from the firm you will be required to setup a password. This will be your password to access future attachments. For our clients and others, there will be a small step to download the encrypted files; however, we believe the added confidentiality benefits far outweigh the few seconds that are required to access the attachment. If you have questions regarding this new process or if you forget your password, please contact Jessica Aymond, P& Network Administrator, at 225.922.4600. =====================================================================================================
_______________________________________________ General mailing list [email protected] http://mail.brlug.net/mailman/listinfo/general_brlug.net
