As much as I want to hate this concept, it is an intriguing idea. I don't like is the ability to access it remotely, even when powered off. I don't consider that a good feature. If I can access it remotely, there is the risk that someone else can as well. I am not even sold on the idea that I need to be able to remotely manage laptops out-of-band.
I would be slightly concerned about the power off feature when the card is removed. If I am at a trade show and I see a booth with laptops using this card, I can really put a dent in their capabilities by stealing all the cards. Users losing the cards as well will be an annoyance. Noble idea, but I'm not sure it is appropriate. I'd prefer native, transparent FDE for encryption. Michael Dickey Network Analyst > > Alcatel-Lucent Mobile Endpoint Management System > http://weblog.infoworld.com/techwatch/archives/010017.html > > - The system is a 3G-based PC card that IT managers can access 24/7 -- > even when the laptop is turned off. > - Remove the card and the system shuts down > - Allows IT to remotely patch, administer or deactivate the laptop if > stolen or missing. > - Perform "hardware based" encryption of the HDD, and key is stored on > the card (which can be remotely deleted ....) > - Backups important data from the HDD to the PC Card. > > More info: > http://www.demo.com/demonstrators/demo2007/91265.php _______________________________________________ FDE mailing list [email protected] http://www.xml-dev.com/mailman/listinfo/fde
