TrueCrypt would be a good encryption software for the portable USB HDD's, works on linux, windows and mac. Plus its open source.

http://www.truecrypt.org/


On Mon, Jun 22, 2009 at 1:17 PM, Phares Kariuki <pkariuki@gmail.com> wrote:
Get some backup software, e.g. Amanda, Symantec, Vembu etc, according
to your preference and point it to an online server. You can look at
www.bytemark.co.uk or www.cari.net...

On 6/22/09, Pride <pride.njukia@swiftglobal.co.ke> wrote:
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> You can use mcrypt for file encryption, if you on linux. its open source.
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> You can also back up your files on any remote sever that you have access
> to, this could be private. then create a script for this, it will
> encrypt and secure your data using open ssh. but again this is on linux.
>
> Regards,
> Pride
>
> Dennis Kioko wrote:
>> http://www.getdropbox.com/
>>  but encrypt sensitive data, or consult for local companies that offer
>> remote back up, ask the KDN guys, since i think there is such a firm
>> at the sameer business park.
>>
>> On 22/06/2009, Michael Omondi <michaelomondi@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> hi guys, need some advice.
>>>
>>> I want to backup some sensitive data online. Who offers the best services
>>> locally or even internationally..
>>>
>>> and is there an open source software that you can recommend for
>>> encrypting
>>> data.
>>>
>>> I have also heard of these portable harddisks (500gb, 750gb, 1 terabyte
>>> etc)
>>> that are used for backing up data. who knows where i can find some that
>>> can
>>> be locked using a usb key.
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks in advance
>>>
>>
>>
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