Monday, September 29, 2008

A Look At The Security Aspects Of Steganography

Wow! Hiding files between the pixels of a picture! I've only used a basic steganogaphy program provided in my technology class, but it seems to have great potential for use in the business and facilities management world -- for criminal and legitimate uses.

A facilities manager must be aware that technology like this exists and can be used to remove potentially sensitive data from the facility. On the other hand, a facility manager can utilize programs like this to their advantage.

One could take data - budget numbers, capital expenditure proposals, or passwords and security protocols - and pass it securely between departments and company officials without any concern for that data carelessly ending up places or hands that shouldn't have it.

Very interesting technology.

4 comments:

Tyler M. said...

Greg Brinkerhoff,

I love the little technology info-news-thingy.

The Author said...

Greg,
I agree. I think that you have to be aware of the possibility that someone could steal important information.

j1800collett said...

Or come to the realization that you really don't have any information that anyone would want yet...

Brinker said...

collet is right... I have no valuable info, at least none people would go to such great lengths as to attempt steganography.