[FDE] Data at Rest, Data in Transit, and Data in Use

[Allen]

Razdan Khan wrote:
> Can anyone comment on  GAK(government access key) when it comes to 
> Rjindael ?? Is it a myth or does it exist for AES ??

Razdan,

Given that there have been rumors around for years that the CIA 
had attempted to assassinate Castro by use of mob connections, 
which has now been verified, I'd say the better part of wisdom 
would be to be skeptical and treat them as rumor when talking 
about them, but act like they are facts when protecting any data 
you don't want looked at.

There have always been such types of rumors, like the Checkpoint 
firewall back door for the Mosad. Some get proven, some don't.

I have seen too many things that start as rumors of government or 
big business malfeasance turn out to be true to ignore the 
potential for liars and dissemblers among those with with power. 
Look at the "True Innocence Project" to see how low in the power 
structure this goes when there are no long term goals behind the 
actions of those with power, just ego and PR value.

Best,

Allen