pgp for windows lecture 001
DESCRIPTION
A presentation on PGP A security software.TRANSCRIPT
PGP
WHAT ?PGP Desktop is a security tool that uses cryptography to protect your data against
unauthorized access.
Types of dataEmail
Instant message
Encrypt the full hard drive
Sharing files/folders over network
Easy distribution / backup in encrypted form
Features of PGP
WindowsSupport for operating system (windows 7)
Solve language problems
Redesigned interface
PGP Keys
PGP Messaging
PGP Whole Disk encryption
Types of PGP users
Managed users
These settings, configurations are controlled by PGP administrator which are
managed using PGP universal server.
AdvantageEnhance security (can’t send email)
PGP desktop users are known as managed users as all settings, configurations,
policies available in their PGP desktop software.
Users that are not under the control of PGP Universal server are known as
Unmanaged users.
Types of PGP users
UNMANAGED USERS ?
Users that are not under the control of PGP Universal server are known as
Unmanaged users.
Achievement
We have understand the basic concept of PGP
Licensing of PGP
When License Expire/Evolution version
PGP NetSharePGP NetShare protected folders can be accessed however the protected files remain encrypted. (To view the encrypted files, manually decrypt the folders and files.)
New PGP NetShare protected folders cannot be created.
Files moved into a protected folder are not encrypted.
Keys cannot be added or removed from PGP NetShare protected folders.
When License Expire/Evolution version
PGP Whole Disk Encryption•Any fixed disks that have been encrypted with PGP Desktop are automatically decrypted 90 days after the license expiration date.
When License Expire/Evolution version
PGP Virtual DiskPGP Virtual Disks are still accessible in Read-Only mode. Read-Only allows data to be copied from a PGP Virtual Disk, however no data can be copied to a PGP Virtual Disk.
Achievement
We have understand the how to issues regarding License
References
http://www.pgp.com/products/email_protection/index.html