Here is an article on data storage that quotes Anil Somayaji from Carleton University. As he says, the answer to the question depends on what you are protecting against. It the case of protecting confidentiality, the article fails to mention the importance of encryption.
I am becoming a big fan of encrypted containers on laptop hard drives and USB keys. This gives me confidentiality and integrity for my important files. If you have not tried this, check out TrueCrypt.
The safest place to store your data
Given the conflicting information, what is the safest place to store your data?
“It all depends on what you define as safe,” says Anil Somayaji, an associate professor at Carleton University who specializes in computer security.
Typically, people consider three things, he says:
1. Confidentiality: Making sure your private information stays private.
2. Integrity: Making sure your data isn’t damaged.
3. Availability: Making sure your data isn’t lost.
In a related article, FEMA is moving to protect data on its laptops.
Thanks to flyinghamster for the tweats.
