• DocumentCode
    1092463
  • Title

    Encryption: Security Considerations for Portable Media Devices

  • Author

    Heikkila, Faith M.

  • Author_Institution
    Pivot Group Security Consultant
  • Volume
    5
  • Issue
    4
  • fYear
    2007
  • Firstpage
    22
  • Lastpage
    27
  • Abstract
    With the proliferation of removable media devices, such as iPods and USB drives, large amounts of an organization´s sensitive data can easily be removed. The author explores the complexities of protecting networks against removable media, including guidelines for purchasing encryption software. This article examines how to develop portable and removable media security policies, as well as how encryption can assist in authenticating, authorizing, and auditing removable media devices.
  • Keywords
    authorisation; cryptography; storage media; USB drives; authorization; encryption software purchase guidelines; iPod; network protection; portable media devices; removable media devices; security considerations; Best practices; Computer networks; Computer security; Cryptography; Data privacy; Data security; Information security; Portable computers; Protection; Universal Serial Bus; PDA; encryption; network security; portable devices;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Journal_Title
    Security & Privacy, IEEE
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • ISSN
    1540-7993
  • Type

    jour

  • DOI
    10.1109/MSP.2007.80
  • Filename
    4288039