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On Tue, Jan 3, 2012 at 5:01 PM, Tom Metro <tmetro-blu at vl.com> wrote: >... > Daniel Feenberg wrote: >> I don't see much point in encrypting data on a network server - if the >> disk is mounted then the plain-text is available to an intruder and the >> addition of an encrypted version doesn't enhance security. > > It does if the intruder is physically stealing the disk drive or the > server. This would also likely apply in a government seizure scenario. > They'd likely remove the equipment from the premises first, and attempt > access later. (Though maybe they've wised up to this possibility?0 Well at least some of them have. I just heard about a company selling a product to maintain power on seized computers while you transport them: http://www.wiebetech.com/products/HotPlug.php It came up in the context of moving servers from one power jack to another one due to data center power changes. (Someone wanted to avoid downtime.) Bill Bogstad
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