Drive Encryption Software for Windows XP

_Kaiser_ · 16-08-2009 4:13pm #1

I've been asked to look into the options for securing data on systems (mostly laptops) used by some of the staff.

I know Bitlocker could be used if we were using Vista/7, but for the moment we're still running XP. Ideally what I'd like is something that'll protect the entire drive, but which also supports an Administrator/Supervisor bypass password if they forget their own (not the most technical of users you see!).

Any suggestions?

kierank01 · 16-08-2009 4:19pm

try truecrypt or freeotfe

both are open source, so no license fee required for either.

bren2002 · 16-08-2009 4:24pm

Plus 1 for Truecrypt, I use it and it's great

voodoo · 21-08-2009 5:04pm

for corporate I would suggest Safeboot/McAfee... great recovery capabilities for forgotten passwords etc.

thragon · 21-08-2009 5:50pm

Truecrypt all the way. Also if you create encrypted volumes (rather than the whole drive) you can put the .tc files on a USB stick and even use the same volume on Linux and Windows. Handy.

mickotoole · 03-09-2009 1:26pm

Truecrypt all the way for me. I use it and I think it's the mutts nutts

Drive Encryption Software for Windows XP

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