VA to Encrypt All Computers

Iria · Aug 14, 2006, 09:35 PM

Source: eWeek
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The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced a plan to encrypt critical data on every laptop computer in the agency within the next month.

According to a release provided to eWEEK by spokesperson Matthew Burns, VA Secretary James Nicholson is announcing a new data security program that will begin immediately.

"I have promised America's veterans that I intend to make VA information security a model of data security, and this expedited encryption program is a major step in that direction," Nicholson said in a statement. "A system-wide encryption program will be a tremendous step forward in improving the safety and security of sensitive veteran information."

Aug 14, 2006, 09:35 PM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	VA to Encrypt All Computers Source: eWeek _______ The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced a plan to encrypt critical data on every laptop computer in the agency within the next month. According to a release provided to eWEEK by spokesperson Matthew Burns, VA Secretary James Nicholson is announcing a new data security program that will begin immediately. "I have promised America's veterans that I intend to make VA information security a model of data security, and this expedited encryption program is a major step in that direction," Nicholson said in a statement. "A system-wide encryption program will be a tremendous step forward in improving the safety and security of sensitive veteran information."