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Encryption

9 Jan 2018 12:00 am
Training
Data skills
Other

Are you interested in how to encrypt your data or create an encrypted folder to store your digital work in? What is the best practice for creating strong passwords? This session will show you how to create strong passwords and encrypt your data using simple and free encryption programmes.

The session will include a 20 minute presentation, followed by 40 minutes of practical exercises, demonstrations, discussions and Q&As

Please ensure you bring your laptop to get hands-on experience with our tools and resources

To make the most of this session, please install VeraCrypt on your laptop (Windows, MacOS or Linux) before the session. Additionally, if you have a Windows laptop you may also install AxCrypt. If you have any problems installing these programmes, please contact Dr Summers directly at ssummers@essex.ac.uk.

This training session is aimed at Early Career Researchers.

Presented by: Dr Scott Summers
Location: EBS.2.41
Timings: 12pm-12.55pm

This session is part of the NEwComERs - Network for Early Career Essex Researchers one week training programme.

Event resources

Presentation: Data Security and Encryption – Scott Summers| NEwComERs – Network for Early Career Essex Researchers