Re: File Encryption/Security under 2003 SE

David,

The password feature of your P/PC is secure to the point that it will
prevent anyone from getting into your device should you loose it. However,
files themselves are not encrypted. So, for example, if you have a SD card
with data on it, that card could be pulled out of your device, put into a
reader, and all the data would be there to read.

If you have sensitive data such as PINs, passwords, etc, then yes, eWallet
will do a terrific job for you. You can read a review of it on my site at
http://www.clintonfitch.com/reviews/ilium/ewallet-3-1-0t/default.asp (The
review is a little dated but you will still get a good feel for what it can
do for you). eWallet can be set up to encrypt this type of data within its
storage file and while I wouldn't go as far as to say it is unbreakable, at
128-bit encryption it makes it no worth while for most prying eyes - unless
you happen to carry national security secrets or something! :-D

As for file encryption, check out Resco Explorer 2003. You can find
information on it at http://www.resco.net and a full review of this product
will be out on my site at the end of the month. It will allow you to
encrypt individual files and folders even on a SD card.

Hope this helps,


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Clinton Fitch
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"David_L" <dlevin31262-usenet@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> (sorry, I haven't had much luck searching)
>
> Just joined the Windows ME ranks (kinda missing my Sharp ZR-5800).
>
> Assuming I set up a Password on the PDA, how well is my data secured
> relative to a stand-alone program such as eWallet.
>
> Seems like the unit is inaccessible without the password. Is the data
> actually being encrypted? If I move the CF card to a PC is it still
> readable? How about main memory data?
>
> Thanks
>


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