IGIS Tech Notes describe workflows and techniques for using geospatial science and technologies in research and extension.

At it simplest, encryption means masking what you write, save, or transmit. Like codes of other kinds, encryption uses a special key. This means that without the key, data looks like gibberish. But ...

RSA is an encryption technique developed in the late 1970s that involves generating public and private keys; the former is used for encryption and the latter decryption.

BitLocker recovery key saved my PC after an update locked me out. Here’s how I used the recovery key from my Microsoft account to unlock encrypted drives.

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...

BitLocker encryption is a great way to stop a thief from accessing your business and personal secrets. But don't let the tool lock you out of your PC.

Microsoft’s recent directive that BitLocker be turned on by default in Windows 11 caused some consternation in the PC world. What is BitLocker and why do I need it?

Many corporate clients use BitLocker to secure their PC fleets, Lambertz noted, and the encryption technology is now being enabled by default on newer Windows 11 installations.

Encryption is essential for protecting data, with both symmetric and asymmetric methods offering unique advantages.

There's nothing worse than realizing your external hard drive has been lost or stolen, when it contains sensitive personal or ...