Tag Archives: encryption

Algorithm Secrecy is not Security

Posted on March 17, 2013 by way0utwest

I find the field of cryptography and encryption to be fascinating. I present a talk on encryption and  constantly find people that don’t realize the security of an encryption algorithm doesn’t depend on what the algorithm is or knowing how it works. … Continue reading →

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Encryption Not Restriction

Posted on January 22, 2013 by way0utwest

I believe in encryption. I have an encryption talk that delivers the very basics of what encryption options exist in SQL Server, and I would think that most data professionals that develop or manage databases should understand encryption and how to enable it. I … Continue reading →

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The $50,000 Laptop

Posted on January 7, 2013 by way0utwest

I wrote a long time ago about the value of the data on a laptop being worth more than the hardware. That’s certainly true for me, and I very much worry more about losing the data on my devices than the any … Continue reading →

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Locking Your Disk

Posted on November 23, 2012 by way0utwest

This editorial was originally published on Feb 28, 2008. It is being re-run as Steve is on holiday. With the tremendous growth in disk sizes and the trend towards more and more people using laptops, someone sent me a note … Continue reading →

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