PDA As PDAs and handhelds are so easy to lose or to steal it is important to encrypt sensitive data users carry on their Windows Mobile devices or Windows CE handhelds. With encryption software, the mobile data is protected and transparently encrypted using strong encryption algorithms. You may stick to commercial applications like SecuBox from Aiko Solutions (http://www.aikosolutions.com ) or opt for open-source FreeOTFE (http://www.FreeOTFE.org/ ). OS support: FreeOTFE - Windows Mobile touch-screen devices SecuBox - Windows Mobile touch-screen, Windows Mobile non-touch-screen, Windows CE handhelds Steps 1 Download and install the software from vendors website (Select your cab depending on the OS of your device) 2 Install it on your Windows Mobile phone or Windows CE handheld. 3 Tap Menu, New to create your first virtual encrypted disk on your PDA. 4 Enter password that will protect your data - this should be at least 8 characters long for good security 5 Now you can work with the encrypted storage like with any other on your device, only that the data you write there is transparently encrypted with the encryption algorithm selected. 6 Once you have written all files to this secure location, unmount the storage 7 You can then be sure none of your data will get into hands of your competitors or any other third parties - even if your device is lost or stolen .***prbxselfnetwork***
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