Encryption secures information by translating it into computer code that’s unreadable ... SEE: Best Encryption Key Management Software (TechRepublic) Securing data both stored and in-transit ...

Worse, EFS is entirely absent from XP Home, which is used on cheaper laptops. From a vendor perspective, here are the leading vendors of hard-disk encryption software: Pointsec Mobile Technologies ...

Encryption offers an additional layer of security beyond simple password protection and provides assurance that the data is safe—even if lost or stolen. Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 93H requires ...