Ho to Encrypt specific local files?

Peter Gordon peter at thecodergeek.com
Mon Nov 20 15:57:11 UTC 2006


Ingemar Nilsson wrote:
> Why do you think it's a problem that the key is on the same drive? Any
> reasonably intelligent person would protect the private key with a
> passphrase, to stop unauthorized people from using the key if they manage
> to get their hands on your laptop.

Correct. However, it adds an extra layer of protection in that, should one
of them become compromised, the other would stay secure.
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Peter Gordon (codergeek42)
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