Bulletproof Windows -- Preventing data loss with EFS

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>> Receive this email as text  >> About this email  Bulletproof Windows -- Preventing data loss with EFS  SPECIAL REPORT SUMMARY Until now, most recommendations for preventing data loss from Encrypting File System have been to disable EFS, then enable it for those who really need it and ensure that their keys are archived. But new key archival services in Windows .NET Server offer a much better solution. To find out more, tune in at 2 p.m. EDT Sept. 19 for Roberta Bragg's Webcast, "Protecting sensitive data with Windows .NET Server." >> Register for Thursday's live event. >> Got an EFS question for Roberta? Help! I've encrypted my data and I can't get it back by Roberta Bragg (9/17/2002) Hi. I read your article on EFS, and I'm wondering if you can help me. I have encrypted my business records and now can't access them. I make regular data backups and so last week when my hard drive failed, I was not alarmed. I got a new hard drive, installed Windows 2000 Professional and restored my data from backup. But I can't open my encrypted files. What should I do? I get a letter like this at least once a week. Unfortunately, unless you have backed up the encryption keys, you will lose access to the data should the keys become lost or corrupt. Since the keys are stored in the user's profile, if the disk crashes, and no backup of the keys or profile exists, and if your machine is standalone, you most assuredly are out of luck. Here's why, and how you can prevent it from happening at your company. Read Full Story SPONSORED BY:  BindView Security holes continue to be exploited in Windows and Active Directory! Find out how you can locate and close them, and keep them closed. Download a free white paper, "Top Ten Security Risks in Windows and Active Directory." While you're at it, check out why BindView is a vendor you can trust for Windows security. >> Download the free white paper now! RELATED INFORMATION FROM SEARCHWIN2000 ADVICE:  >> TIP: Back up encryption certificates Serdar Yegulap's advice about safeguarding and restoring encrypted files in case of disaster.  >> TIP: Use signatures and encryption An open source encryption solution from Tom Lancaster.  >> ASK THE EXPERTS :Win32 API for Windows 2000 Encryption File System Yes, Virginia. There is an AddUsersToEncryptedFile API. Security maven Mark Edmead tells how it works.  >> ASK THE EXPERTS: Encrypting files Roberta Bragg's short answer to the burning question of how to keep EFS files safe.  >> Bulletproof Windows: Get eXPerienced! (Feb 11, 2002) If you're charged with keeping a network running, you've no doubt heard about XP's security flaws. Here's the truth behind the media hype.  >> Bulletproof Windows: Reining in users (May 31, 2002) What network hasn't suffered after a user downloaded a game that turned out to be a Trojan horse? These security resources will fortify the gates. LINKS:  >> Security ->PKI Encryption  >> Security ->Kerberos  >> Clients and Desktops ->Windows XP  >> Servers ->.NET Server  >> Windows 2000 Systems Management ->Security Management NEWS:  >> Top 10 data recovery bloopers (SearchWindowsManageability.com) Jan 27, 2002 This Top 10 of true data loss stories serves as a warning to you. "What happened to them could happen to anyone."  >> Report: Microsoft plans security chip for next Windows (IDG News) Jun 24, 2002 Microsoft wants PCs to be loaded with a security chip that can handle authentication of communications and code, data encryption, privacy control, and digital rights management. A B O U T   T H I S   N E W S L E T T E R Created by TechTarget TechTarget - The Most Targeted IT Media Copyright 2002, All Rights Reserved. To unsubscribe from Special Report: >> Simply Reply to this Email with REMOVE within the Body or Subject -OR- >> Go to: http://searchWin2000.techtarget.com/register    - Log in to edit your profile.    - Click on the link to Edit email subscriptions.    - Uncheck the box next to the newsletter you wish to unsubscribe from.    - When finished, click "Save Changes to My Profile".