Encrypting a Removable Drive with TrueCrypt (Windows and Linux)
Previously, I described the abilities of TrueCrypt for personal file encryption. Today, I thought I'd illustrate (video) how easy it is to encrypt your portable personal USB hard drive or USB flash disk, to prevent loss of personal information should these devices fall into the wrong hands.
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TrueCrypt: Powerful Personal Encryption
I'm sure you'll recall the headlines from a couple years ago. It seemed as though there were daily stories of large corporations and government agencies suffering data breaches by way of loss of laptops or hard drives. These losses put customers and employees at risk of identity theft. Simply relying on a Windows password wasn't good enough anymore. These entities have realized they may not be able to prevent loss of equipment, but they can eliminate the ability of data thieves to retrieve valuable data from recovered equipment. Fortunately, now you can as well...
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WPA-EAP and FreeRADIUS, Linux vs. XP
I've been working on installing a FreeRADIUS server on my home network, to use WPA-EAP (TLS). Just for acronym explanation, that's Wi-Fi Protected Access Extensible Authentication Protocol Transport Layer Security. Many new consumer level routers now offer this; it's closely related to the features that are required to be WPA2 certified. Unfortunately, I don't believe these capabilities are documented as well as they should be.Continue reading "WPA-EAP and FreeRADIUS, Linux vs. XP" »
BackTrack, Live CD with Security Tools
Last night I stumbled onto a blurb about a Linux Live CD called "Troppix" that had support for my laptop's Wi-Fi. DistroWatch.com lists the project as being cancelled (perhaps for legal reasons?). No fear, shortly after that I was reading up on WHAX.Continue reading "BackTrack, Live CD with Security Tools" »
Disappointed with newer Linksys devices (WRT54GS)
As I'm someone who likes playing with security concepts, see previous posts on home wireless security, I thought I'd dabble with WPA2 (802.11i). I've had my Netgear 802.11G (WGR614 version 4) for a few years now. I had problems with Linksys hardware "locking up" or whatever before the switch to Netgear. I thought I'd give Linksys another shot as their products boasted WPA2 capability. I was very disappointed.Continue reading "Disappointed with newer Linksys devices (WRT54GS)" »
Home VPN Solution for Wi-Fi
As I have been mentioning, I would like a little more security for my home wireless (Wi-Fi) network. I have implemented my solution using OpenVPN. Assuming you have a topology similar to the following:
...my solution may be of use to you.
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My experience trying to crack my WiFi network WEP
My last few posts have been about WiFi network security. In one of them, I'm sure I mentioned I planned on testing my own home network's WiFi security. Well, I made the effort and found some surprising results.Continue reading "My experience trying to crack my WiFi network WEP" »
More Security: Arpwatch
Continuing on my Wi-Fi security post from the other day, I've installed Arpwatch from LBNL, which seems to be an overlooked tool for network security.
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Beefing up Wi-Fi security
Lately, for no apparent reason, I've been pondering the strength of the security on my home 802.11g networks.
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