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Secure your shredding
Tuesday, December 18th, 2007

All important information, for an individual or firm, must be protected even after they were deleted. Deleted files or formatting the disks is easily recoverable. Sensitive data, such as passwords, financial or health records are at risk. Don’t allow to an unauthorized person to discover it.

You must protect also the banking account information, credit card numbers, social security data, human resource, accounting and other internal documents. The confidential data should be not only safeguarded according to the strict rules, but it should be also completely destroyed when needed.

To protect the security and privacy of your confidential data, you must wipe the hard drive clean with many erase passes that overwrite with varied data, including a low-level format for complete sterilization. Even individuals or firms that have adopted good security practices during the normal life of a computer or only a hard drive may not pay enough attention to security during the repair operations or at the end of a system’s life. Today’s huge hard drives will make quite impossible to overwrite a file with other data. So, the only solution to secure the sensitive data you want to be erased is to delete it for
ever.

Data Wipe removes selected stored information from your hard disk and other memories every day. When you delete a file, empty your Recycle Bin or even format your hard disk, the information is not removed from your computer. These commands only alter the structure of the drive, leaving most of the data intact and recoverable with software tools easily available.

When you delete a file or folder, it goes in the trash or recycle bin. Emptying recycle bin to be sure that the file is deleted forever is not a solution. Only the file’s name is removed from the disk’s index, but data still remain on the disk. Many programs can undelete or recover deleted files successfully.

Overwriting data is not sure enough. Suppose that you can erase the data; what about the file name, location, date and time? They may still be available in system files somewhere, giving the attacker some information on deleted files.

The real way to permanently remove unwanted files and data is to use file shredding software. ID Data Wipe erases magnetic media, overwriting it many times, alternating patterns on order to expose the magnetic media to a magnetic field oscillating fast enough that it does the desired flipping of the magnetic domains in reasonable amount of time. The encoded signal is chosen make the erased data meaningless.

File shredding utilizes an advanced algorithm technique of overwriting your files multiple times so that the information contained in them is no longer readable. ID Data Wipe will destroy the original data for ever. ID Data Wipe ensures file deletion overwriting and erasing data to ensure security. It does it using up to 50 pass data wipe. Data wipe is a user-friendly program, easy to install, especially designed for your day to day shredding need for removing data and files on your computer, for ever.You can delete a file or a folder by a simple click!

You can also put your unwanted files or folders in ID Data Wipe bin on the desktop. They will be instantly shredded. You can shred all temporary files left behind on your computer. One of the most important features will clean your computer from all old deleted files and folders that are still stored on your drives. You can not see them but you can easily recreate every deleted file.

You can have also a qualitative reporting if you need a document for the files which have been permanently removed. ID Data Wipe is designed with tested algorithms that erase data from the media to make it impossible to retrieve.

ID Data Wipe from ID Security Suite is erasing data by wiping its contents beyond recovery, destroying its name and dates and finally removing it from disks. Software and hardware recovery tools from restoring the erased data are stopped using ID Data Wipe that completely destroys any data from previously deleted files that might still be accessible on the hard disk.

ID Data Wipe is deleting event the locked files, index.dat, the swap file and the cookies that track the internet connections. The web browser cache, cookies, temporary internet files, recent document list, the temporary files are cleared automatically by ID Data Wipe, for any capacity hard drive.

The only safe and secure hard disk deletion is the result of ID Data Wipe use. Another major advantage is to have a PC running faster and more efficiently on and offline. You will have maximum performance and full security in less a few minutes. ID Data Wipe deletes all evidence of online activity, erase previously deleted files on disk drive, flash memory and unused disk space so your sensitive data can never be accessed or recovered.



Encryption and backup must go hand in hand
Tuesday, December 18th, 2007

Whether you know or not, you are a target, an easy target, if you do not take minimum steps to protect yourself when using the internet, when you are making security copies for your essential data.

No law mandates financial institutions encrypt data, but common sense require applying the best security methods. Wasting data is not an option!

Some surveys that said only 7% of companies routinely encrypt their backup data. Recent lost of important tape having unprotected data appears like a disaster. It makes us think more seriously to encrypt the data before the backup and archive phase. The lost of millions of consumers are prompting companies to embrace security technologies they have neglected: encrypt and backup data.

Most businesses copy computer data on backup tapes for storage with third party vendors in the event of a disaster. Few encrypt it, but neglecting the security basic rules is a pure suicide. Shortly after it lost track of essential data for thousand customers, important firms decided to begin encrypting backup tapes.

Too many companies and individuals lose valuable data to hard drive failures, with absolutely no plan in place to prevent this from happening. ID Backup Manager is the best method to ensure the safety and security of your company’s invaluable computer information.

Encryption is the most effective way to achieve data security. Encrypted data (cipher text) must be then archived, making the back up more secure. Nobody would store or send confidential information in the open on a computer ignoring the basic rules of backup security. The only way to secure backup information is to use encryption. To read en encrypted file, you must have access to a secret key or password that enables you to decrypt it.

ID Backup Manager makes it easy to backup your data virtually to any type of storage
media: hard or network drive, DVD, CD-R/W, FTP or LAN.

ID Backup Manager will help you organize your automatic backup. It also featured an intuitive user interface making even the most advanced backup features accessible for beginners and professionals. The backup files are encrypted to make the storage more secure.

ID Backup Manager will encrypt automatically your data before archiving it, simple, straightforward and secure. The ID Security Suite software will encrypt computer files, and store them on your computer safe from viewing by others. The ID Backup Manager is easy to set up and use, have a simple user interface; doesn’t have to be installed at both ends. Special add-ons are provided to facilitate the backup of MS Outlook, system registry and drivers installed in the system. Restoring is as easy as clicking a button, but you can also use a number of advanced options.

Avoid the hassles of disks, tapes or floppies for your backups! Using the ID Backup Manager you’ll have secure encrypted data. Finding and selecting files is easy with our right mouse click options or with the friendly interface. The backup modes are full, differential and incremental; the program works with timestamps and versions.You don’t have to remember to do a security copy for your information. ID Backup
Manager remembers for you.

Our solution is really secure: we encrypt your data with Rijndael algorithm. Data is stored encrypted and only accessible with your passwords. The Backup files are compressed using any of the six compressing methods derived from Zlib, Ppm and Bzip.Compression options are: uncompressed / compressed / compressed encrypted.The ID Backup Manager is offering a large scale of choice for its source: it can backup Application Data Folder, the Desktop Folder, the Windows drivers, the Favorites folder, My Documents folder, Outlook Express Address Book, Outlook Express Emails, System Registry. It cans restore individual files, having an easy to use wizard for choosing which file to be backup.

The program gives you a complete control on the encryption and backup process, logs and reports let you know what was backed up, when it was backed up, and how much storage space you are using. You will receive automated email notification on every successful backup. It cans also schedule the backup at the special time.

You can restore files anytime. In the event of a crash, a virus infection, or a simple user error your backups are a click away. Additionally you have access to your file using your password, without any further intervention.

The new ID Backup Manager combines information security and availability to simultaneously provide word-class security and world-class encryption of your data. This software is designed to keep your business up, running, and growing, no matter what happens.

Imagine how many hours it took to compile the information stored inside tour computer, and think of how many hours of grumbling it is going to take to redo all of that work. With ID Backup Manager, you can leave work with a peace of mind that if your computer system fails, you have everything backed up on another server, or you can simply back everything up on a CD. It takes only a few minutes to encrypt and securely transfer the information to an outside storage source.

If you or your company has information that you just can’t afford to lose, use ID Backup Manager Program!

While very straightforward, ID Backup Manager has all features any PC user, whether a novice or a professional, might need. Good for home or office, this backup program is reliable and easy to use. It has a clear and intuitive interface helping you to walk through the process. Overall, ID Backup Manager is a good choice for any user who wants to keep backup files of sensitive data.

It is very rare to see a software company put so much effort into teaching a user how to use their software. It is extremely easy to learn what ID Backup Manager does and how to use it. This is no small task!



Encrypt data or invite disaster
Tuesday, December 18th, 2007

Data transmission is vital and become a necessity for all computer users. Data represent the lifeblood of any organization. Who can risk to not preserving the privacy of customers, employees and partners data? It is a must to prevent identity theft, by employing sophisticated and generally effective security procedures that control the entire system.

We live in an insecure world where unwanted person can access your personal information (email or desktop documents) and often use it against you. Loosing personal data of million consumers, for example, is prompting companies to embrace security technology they have neglected.

Some users are making copies for their important data, but what to do when a copy is stolen? Encryption is the only way to avoid a disaster. You can encrypt your information, but common encryption key lengths of 40 to 56 bits are routinely cracked with a minimum amount of effort; you can see why this might be a problem.

Encryption is the process of changing data into a form that can be read only by the intended receiver. To decipher the message, the receiver of the encrypted data must have the proper decryption key.

The ID Security Suite offers you ID Data Encrypt software, providing symmetric and asymmetric encryption algorithms. ID Data Encrypt protects your files content; encrypts files using strong encryption algorithms; it is a new approach in information technology.

Whenever it is a question of the development and implementation of high quality data security systems, encryption and secure authentication methods, it is impossible to avoid ID Data Encrypt from ID Security Suite. After all, the safer the better!

ID Data Encrypt is a powerful encryption application that includes advances features such a rich cryptographic library, command line interface, strong encryption algorithms. It is the right professional tool for you.

ID Data Encrypt makes the best encryption possible for any files or folders, protecting files content in a controllable form; it is possible to have self decrypting files that will allow users to distribute encrypted files to people that do not have the encryption software installed on their computers.

ID Data Encrypt allows you to encrypt with strong encryption algorithm your files, and protect them with a password. The password must be encrypted too! The program will prevent anyone from viewing the file content; it provides the user with a wide variety of other security related options from ID Security Suite that helps you solve all computer security problems.

It works everywhere; on your personal hard disk, on a shared network drive, on a floppy disk or on some other kind of file store. You may also use ID Data Encrypt to secure your files before sending them via email.

Deleting files and folders from your computer is not secure; only an encryption can improves your file content security, keeping your personal data confidential.ID Data Encrypt has easy to use strong file encryption software that compresses, encrypt, decrypt, wipe view and edit with a few mouse clicks.

File or folder can be encrypted directly; files can also be automatically encrypted at shutdown and decrypted at startup ensuring total information security; it allows also secure file deletion. ID Data Encrypt keeps your data confidential encrypting files, email attachments, and protects folders. You can encrypt with this program every file type, content independent; it is very easy to use and the files are extremely safe. You have also the possibility to encrypt folders and subfolders.

For data archiving, the encryption is the first step. This method you’ll protect the confidentiality and ensure the integrity of the data. Recent incident (an important firm have lost tapes containing personal data on customers and employees) are demonstrating how important is the security plan for everyone. Since then, a growing number of firms and individual users are taking appropriate decisions to encrypt their information, to make their system more secure.

Every serious coder must have a plan for its work security; an encryption plan can be a life saver in any difficult situation. Those who embrace security will find themselves with a market advantage over lethargic peers. Moreover, companies and individual users can save themselves a lot of grief in being proactive on security.

ID File Encrypt is prioritizing the customer viewpoint throughout the process of developing its software. The dedication to improve and upgrade the existing software is as strong as the dedication to explore new directions in utility software applications.

ID Filer Encryption is a tool for every day use; it enables users to secure data for personal storage as well as for exchange between colleagues, partners, customers or personal relations. With its basic but effective strong encryption algorithm, ID Data Encrypt is the perfect solution independent of any specialized security infrastructure.

With ID Data Encrypt of ID Security Suite you achieve trustworthy transactions, any time, without risks. ID Data Encrypt gives you protection of information against unwanted manipulation. It is a high quality product; it does what it is intended to do and it does it very well.



Importance of data backup
Tuesday, December 18th, 2007

In a perfect world we would never have to worry about our computers failing, nor would we have to worry about natural disaster. But we don’t live in a perfect world so be sure to backup data regularly. You can keep data safe by using ID Backup Manager.

We know for certain, that all computers and their components will eventually fail. What we don’t know is when. Sooner or later every business or individual will be faced with a dead computer. The biggest threat is the loss or corruption of data.

There are many reasons why data may be lost or corrupted, and not all are easily fixed. When a data loss or corruption occurs, often the only option is to restore data from a backup. So the best way to protect yourself is to make sure you do regular data backups.

If you are making backups regularly then restoring your data will go much quicker and your losses should be minimal. ID Backup Manager can help streamline your backup scheduling and ensure the process of restoring your data goes smoothly.

Today, there are many options available for storing and backing up data. Some of the more common options are tape drives, tape libraries, CD-R’s, CD-RW’s, and DVDs. Recently storage has gone mini with backup devices being as small as a USB 2 GB drive that’s no bigger than a piece of gum. To date this is by far the most convenient form of data backup.

CD or DVD backup is also convenient. One advantage to this form of backup is the ability to create an ongoing backup library. This allows you to jump back to several different points creating a snapshot of all your work. Especially useful for writers, artists, or photographers, as well as those that do project management.

There are also several remote backup sites available on the internet, as well as NAS and SAN. For a monthly fee an online storage service, will provide space and allow you to upload files directly to their server. The advantage is off site storage and ease of access. Most of these services take great pains to make sure your date is safe. They build multiple redundancies into their systems to handle concerns such a power failures and viruses.

Even Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 offer restore points in case your system becomes corrupted. You can set the restore points to meet your needs. I recommend setting it to automatically create a restore point every day.
Backup tools by themselves are not enough. They need to be used properly and on a regular basis which is why you should use ID Backup Manager. It is like having the smartest and most organized personal assistant on the planet. No more trying to remember when you last backed up, when your next backup is due. ID Backup Manager will not only make sure scheduled backups are completed, it will check to make sure the backups were completed successfully and were not corrupt.
How often you backup, depends on the type of work you are doing and how quickly the files on your system become outdated. A business that depends on the data on the computer might backup every hour. A home user might backup once a day, or even once a week, depending on their level of use. Once you’ve determined your backup needs you can configure ID Backup Manager to stay on track and create backups according to the schedule you set up. You should review your backup schedule every 6 months to ensure it is still meeting your need.

You will also need to decide if your backups should be stored on site or off site. In the case that a natural disaster strikes off site backups could be a life saver. What you can do is keep daily backups onsite, and once a week or once every few days remove a backup to secure offsite storage. If you backup your data regularly, then you will be prepared for computer breakdown, natural disaster, or other life factors that could ruin your computer.

In February a friend’s hot water tank blew while she was at work. By the time she arrived home her computer was half under water. She was very happy that she had been doing regular backups. Some new hardware and her backup and she was back up and running very quickly. Just recently my neighbor had his laptop stolen from his car. He was devastated. He had been working on the genealogy of his family for the past 3 years and it was gone. For the life of me I couldn’t understand why such important data had never been backed up. It could have just as easily been a hard-drive crash.

There are many reasons why you might suddenly find yourself without your data. The best way to be sure that your data loss is minimal is to back up regularly using ID Backup Manager.



 

 
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