Recently, we have heard of several stories about companies that have not only jeopardized their own data but also the data of their customers and clients. With a little extra time and care data can be easily encrypted ensuring your data on your laptop (or desktop) will not be compromised. PGP set the standard years ago for data encryption and at one time the USA government tried to outlaw the program from being used by the private sector because of its strong security. It hasn't been the most “End User Friendly” program of choice. However, PGP has since improved the user interface. Because of PGP's unfriendliness several years ago, I began using the Steganos Security Suite. For me, it has been the easiest to use without compromising security. It uses the same techniques and algorithims that are used in PGP. I can testify to never losing any data since using this program for over 5 years. The following points offer a few of the more popular free and commercial encryption software.
1. Steganos Security Suite / (Paid versions only!) Steganos Security Suite combines ten powerful tools for protecting your privacy: Steganos Safe protects your sensitive data - it serves as your encrypted hard disk. You open the safe with a password, USB stick or your ActiveSync-capable SmartPhone: via Bluetooth or even wireless. Ever had a laptop lost or stolen? With Steganos AntiTheft, you increase your chance of restoring it. Your valuable data will definitely not be accessible. USB sticks, too, can be turned into portable safes: now even rewritable... more>>>