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If unencrypted data is leaked, it can be easily read by unauthorized person. |
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Use EFS (Encrypted File System, a feature in Windows) to encrypt data (link to show in new window the following hows). |
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Use open source software such as truecrypt. (http://www.truecrypt.org/) to encrypt data. |
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| How-to |
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Use EFS to encrypt data: |
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Right-click on the file that you want to encrypt and select ¡§Properties¡¨. |
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Click ¡§Advanced¡K¡¨. |
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Select ¡§Encrypt contents to secure data¡¨ and click ¡§OK¡¨. |
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The data is then encrypted and cannot be read if it is transferred to other devices. |
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Use Truecrypt to encrypt data: |
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Please refer to the documentation of Truecrypt at here . |
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