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Writing a data management plan: encryption for portable devices

Encryption of laptops is also an obvious step for laptop security. However, for laptop encryption there is no "one size fits all" solution. True Crypt, Bit Locker, PGP and some other commercial software packages are available, however, you need to consider the operating system.

If you keep sensitive data on USB memory sticks you are recommended to use sticks with encryption software (for example, the Crypto Drive by Integral). They give protection to the data if the stick is lost - especially important if the data contain personal or commercially sensitive data. Compared to 'ordinary' sticks they cost only a modest amount more so are a good buy.

You have now been introduced to the storage, backup and security issues in data management.

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PILOT - Writing a data management plan by Edina, University of Edinburgh modified by Marion Kelt, GCU is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Based on a work at http://datalib.edina.ac.uk/mantra/introduction.html