TrueCrypt now works on my iPod

(tags security, cryptography, open-source, Windows, storage)

Slashdot told me about the newest version of TrueCrypt, 4.3.0. I tried it out, and the problem that was a stumbling block for me, "cannot retain writes in TC container on ipod (78GB FAT32)" seems to be resolved. Now to actually use encryption. It's on my list of things to achieve in Windows like limited user account (LUA), etc.

At work, because of new privacy laws and regulations like J-SOX, we are handling private user data very seriously. For example, they have given me a USB memory device when sneakernetting. It is made by Buffalo, which also provides a TrueCrypt-like free software called "Secure Lock Ware". Of course it only works with Buffalo stuff and it doesn't encrypt your hard drive and it's not open source, so there really isn't much advantage. Secure Lock Ware and TrueCrypt are not vetted at work so I'm not suppose to use them. We do have vetted encryption software, but the interface is a PITA and it doesn't seem to as much as TrueCrypt. Yes, I know, on the company dime and on company equipment it is the company rules. It just seems that Not Invented Here syndrome is in full force.