Data encryption, technology, methods and solutions

PGP and PGPi encryption

PGP encryption[and PGPi for PGP international] : understanding PGP

http://www.geocities.com/openpgp/faq-pgpi_fr.htm, French

http://www.pgpi.org/doc/faq/pgpi/en/, English.

PGP FAQ http://www.pgpi.org/doc/faq/

Download the freeware version of PGP for various platforms

http://www.pgpi.org/products/pgp/versions/freeware/

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GNU PGP

GNU PGP : The GNU Privacy Guard GnuPG is a complete and free replacement for PGP. Because it does not use the patented IDEA algorithm, it can be used without any restrictions. GnuPG is a RFC2440 (OpenPGP) compliant application. GnuPG is Free Software. It can be freely used, modified and distributed under the terms of the GNU General Public License. http://www.gnupg.org/, English.

Supported platforms, English

http://www.gnupg.org/(en)/download/supported_systems.html

Download http://www.gnupg.org/(en)/download/index.html

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MD5 algorithm

MD5 is the standard hash algorithm used by Apache to allow users to verify the integrity of releases. There are various applications which can be used to create md5 checksums. MD5 Message-Digest Algorithm - informative document RFC 1321, English.

http://www.faqs.org/rfcs/rfc1321.html

To learn more about encryption technology, see the resources page of the MIT [Massachusetts Institute of Technology] on "Cryptography and Security", English.

http://theory.lcs.mit.edu/~rivest/crypto-security.html

Easier explanations by Bill Stewart [livinginternet.com], and extensive resources about Internet and the Web, English.

Encryption http://livinginternet.com/i/is_crypt.htm

Internet security http://livinginternet.com/i/is.htm

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SSL protocol for secure Internet data transmission

SSL: SSL [Secure Sockets Layers] is a protocol developed by Netscape for transmitting private documents via the Internet. SSL works by using a private key to encrypt data that's transferred over the SSL connection. SSL certificates, electronic signature and secure transmission protocols such as SSH are considered distinctly in our article on "Data protection".

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Linux file system encryption

File system encryption under linux, How to encrypt your files thereby making sure only you can open them, and how to encrypt communications thereby making sure only the intended receiver can access information you sendhttp://linuxreviews.org/howtos/security/.

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Software solutions

Cryptainer, the Cypherix encryption solution is dedicated to Windows® environments and provides comprehensive corporate network security solution, using the existing hardware and software infrastructure of the enterprise. Recommended system requirements are: X586 systems or better with 32 MB RAM running any flavour of Windows®. Cypherix, a corporation based in India, offers a full suite of security solutions.

Cryptainer LE encryption software is a fully functional miniature of the software; it is free to use and provides a 128 bit disk encryption; it enables the storage of the data in a safe vault on any fix or removable media; it provides an easy and immediate access to the data. Ideal for personal use, it never expires. Cryptainer LE enables 10 MB data set and works on all 32 bit versions of Windows and on all media. The software is available in English. More information: http://www.cypherix.com/cryptainerle/index.htm or Direct download: http://www.cypherix.com/download/cryle.exe.

CRYPT 2002, a program proposed by Thierry Aragon, targets individual personal files encryption. It is free to use for small files [max 20 KB] and is sold at 20 Dollars for larger files.

http://www.thierryaragon.com/crypt2002/fr/specif.htm

This program uses two keys and may be used in various situations. the main key is made from a file of any format (photo, text etc..). this file may be located on the computer or on a removable media, such as card, , CD, floppy, USB disk, etc. or may be accessed via a network. Download: http://www.thierryaragon.com/crypt2002/fr/download.htm (French).

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Secure external Services

Secure external services may provide a solution for data security. Here is an example of such services.

CryptoHeaven is a secure Internet communications service comprised of the following components: Secure Email, Anonymous Email Secure Online Storage, File Sharing and File Distribution Secure Instant Messaging and Chatting Secure and Private Discussion Forums CryptoHeaven is easy to use and offers total end-to-end security with state of the art encryption. No third party key is necessary.

System Requirements Windows 95/98/ME, Windows NT4/2000/XP, UNIX, or any other operating system capable of running Java™ 1.3 or better. Pentium III or better CPU 64 MB of available RAM 35 MB of available disk space (3 MB if you already have Java installed) Internet connection, high speed or broadband is ideal. It is possible to have an e-mail address with a personal domain name. Storage starts at 40 MB and can be extended to GBs. Anti-virus and anti-spam service is provided for e-mail.

More information: English

http://www.cryptoheaven.com/products.htm

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