Re: orgmode as a reference system: Storing private/sensitive information and syncing across devices.

[Detlef Steuer <detlef.steuer@gmx.de>]

On Mon, 20 Sep 2010 18:41:19 -0500
Marcelo de Moraes Serpa <celoserpa@gmail.com> wrote:

> 
> I wonder what you guys think about other note-taking software, such as
> Evernote, that operate in the cloud. I know many people that keep
> their sensitive data on Evernote and sync with different computers and
> devices.

Those who store _really_ sensitive data unencrypted in the cloud are
too lazy to think about it for a moment. Or just plain crazy. Or so
bored they are eagerly awaiting some trouble. 

my 2 cents.

Detlef




> 
> Marcelo.
> 
> On Mon, Sep 20, 2010 at 6:15 PM, Sebastian Rose <sebastian_rose@gmx.de> wrote:
> > Marcelo de Moraes Serpa <celoserpa@gmail.com> writes:
> >> Hmm, never heard about it :)
> >>
> >> But I assume that -- at least in terms of network security -- having
> >> the WebDav server below a HTTPS layer is enough. This would at least
> >> put a layer of security for when I'm syncing between devices (in this
> >> case OSX<->WebDav<->MobileOrg). I know, however, there might be other
> >> holes or someone might even me able to just sit in front of my
> >> computer and fiddle through the org text files, so that might be a
> >> good use-case for org-crypt.
> >
> >
> > Hi Marcelo,
> >
> >
> >
> > unencrypted data is _not_ secure.
> >
> > Encrypt your data and you'll have a chance to lock your bank account
> > card just in time, once your iPod gets lost (or stolen).
> >
> > (Is it necessary to carry sensitive data around on your iPod??? Can't
> > believe it...)
> >
> >
> > As you might have guessed, I'm one of those "more neurotic" persons.
> > And more and more people join us --- to late in many cases.  Encryption
> > is cheep.  Unencrypted data can be expensive.
> >
> >
> >
> >   Sebastian
> >
> 
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