Portable Software security?
Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 10:30 am
I apologize if this has already been discussed ... the only thread I could find close to it:
http://www.portablefreeware.com/forums/ ... f=1&t=5068
So I was working on an list of security tips for portable software. I came up with a list but I feel like I'm leaving out something obvious...
Prevent Viruses
* (Of course) virus check your files frequently using ClamAV.
* Avoid using autorun.inf files or hold "shift" when you insert the USB drive.
* Discard any changes made to your flash drive using the "Mirror" function in Toucan. Make sure the "source" is the trusted source and "destination" is the USB drive.
* Enable write-protect on your USB drive. Copy files locally.
Prevent theft / data loss
* Of course encryption using FreeOTFE or Truecrypt.
* Keep your USB drive on you at all times. Being attached to a key chain, lanyard, or built into some other device you use frequently like a watch. Extremely small drives can of course fit in your wallet.
* Choose an inconspicuous flash drive such as a frayed USB cable or lipstick (just google search for these and more). This idea made famous by the coffee container in the less-than-great Al Pacino movie "The Recruit".
* Back up your files daily using included Toucan (simple) or DSyncronize (advanced). DSyncronize will even do "realtime," or continuous, backups.
* Wipe sensitive files with CyberShredder or Eraser.
* Clean up leftover cache files using CCleaner.
* Take notes securely using only Crypditor. Be sure to save frequently as this program doesn't have an autosave function.
Paranoid
* Use multiple security tools together. For example: Firefox with NoScript and PortableTor for anonymity, PeerGuaridan with HTML blocking turned on as a (sort of) firewall, and AAST to prevent shoulder surfing.
* Only use public terminals to be more anonymous, although this is not more secure overall.
* Track down and kill individual data files - usually doing a text search for your name, address, and local file locations (like c:\documents and settings\yourusername)
This same list with some pictures thrown in:
http://kitchensinksoftware.blogspot.com ... -tips.html
Suggestions? Additions? Problems with my list so far?
http://www.portablefreeware.com/forums/ ... f=1&t=5068
So I was working on an list of security tips for portable software. I came up with a list but I feel like I'm leaving out something obvious...
Prevent Viruses
* (Of course) virus check your files frequently using ClamAV.
* Avoid using autorun.inf files or hold "shift" when you insert the USB drive.
* Discard any changes made to your flash drive using the "Mirror" function in Toucan. Make sure the "source" is the trusted source and "destination" is the USB drive.
* Enable write-protect on your USB drive. Copy files locally.
Prevent theft / data loss
* Of course encryption using FreeOTFE or Truecrypt.
* Keep your USB drive on you at all times. Being attached to a key chain, lanyard, or built into some other device you use frequently like a watch. Extremely small drives can of course fit in your wallet.
* Choose an inconspicuous flash drive such as a frayed USB cable or lipstick (just google search for these and more). This idea made famous by the coffee container in the less-than-great Al Pacino movie "The Recruit".
* Back up your files daily using included Toucan (simple) or DSyncronize (advanced). DSyncronize will even do "realtime," or continuous, backups.
* Wipe sensitive files with CyberShredder or Eraser.
* Clean up leftover cache files using CCleaner.
* Take notes securely using only Crypditor. Be sure to save frequently as this program doesn't have an autosave function.
Paranoid
* Use multiple security tools together. For example: Firefox with NoScript and PortableTor for anonymity, PeerGuaridan with HTML blocking turned on as a (sort of) firewall, and AAST to prevent shoulder surfing.
* Only use public terminals to be more anonymous, although this is not more secure overall.
* Track down and kill individual data files - usually doing a text search for your name, address, and local file locations (like c:\documents and settings\yourusername)
This same list with some pictures thrown in:
http://kitchensinksoftware.blogspot.com ... -tips.html
Suggestions? Additions? Problems with my list so far?