ADMINISTRATION OF DATA ENCRYPTION IN ENTERPRISE COMPUTER SYSTEMS

摘要

Encrypting data on an originating computer and prevent access to this data if the computer is stolen or otherwise unauthorized for use. Access to the encrypted data is granted based on the originating computer's ability to successful send the data encryption keys, via an electronic connection, to a remote computer and have the remote computer decrypt the encryption keys and transmit them back to the he originating computer. When originating computer receives the decrypt encryption keys it can then successfully decrypt the encrypted hard drive using the encryption key provided by the remote computer. In particular a number of embodiments are described.