Infosec teams are being warned about a vulnerability in Windows’ file encryption capability which may mean temporarily abandoning the EFS encryption functionality Windows has long offered the EFS file ...

The Encrypting File System, while serving a need, can also cause big headaches—especially with the XP implementation. Here’s how to do it right. Most administrators are gadget-heads to some extent. We ...

I have problem with Encryption on my Win7 sp1 v.721 (Ultimate) on NTFS drives. The encrytion option is disabled. EFS service is ok. Code: sc qc efs [SC] QueryServiceConfig SUCCESS SERVICE_NAME: efs ...

Encrypting files on your computer helps to secure your data from unauthorized access. Microsoft Windows features the native ability to encrypt files and folders on your hard drives and removable media ...

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. Encryption is one of the fundamental elements of system ...

Microsoft has tried on a few occasions to use proprietary encryption algorithms rather than rely on industry-standard algorithms. The theory was that a closed-source proprietary algorithm was that ...

Let’s face it: mobile PCs are a virtually irresistible target for thieves. Time and time again, we are appalled at news of thefts of laptops with incredible amounts of mostly confidential data ...