Discussion

Discussion: Encryption

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• Determine the best form of encryption for a given scenario.

Assignment Requirements

A human resources manager stores a spreadsheet with sensitive personal information on her local workstation. The spreadsheet is the only file with sensitive data, and the name of the spreadsheet does not change.

As a security specialist, you must choose the best form of encryption to protect the spreadsheet. Your choices are:

• BitLocker
• BitLocker To Go
• File encryption via Encrypting File System (EFS)
• Folder encryption via EFS

Answer the following question(s):

1. Which form of encryption would ensure the spreadsheet is always stored on the disk in encrypted format? More than one form may be correct.

Fully address the question(s) in this discussion; provide valid rationale for your choices, where applicable; and respond to at least two other students’ views.

Required Resources

• Course textbook
• Internet access

Submission Requirements

• Format: Microsoft Word (or compatible)
• Font: Arial, size 12, double-space
• APA Citation Style 
• Length: 1/2 to 1 page

Self-Assessment Checklist

• I fully addressed the question(s) in the discussion instructions.
• I included justification or rationale for my choices, where applicable.
• I responded to at least two other students’ views.
• I followed the submission guidelines.