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TakeCare and the eDisc - How it works
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TakeCare and the eDisc
How it works

"A simple way to send data quickly
and securely, with no need for any training or software purchase.
It's childsplay."
Catherine Copp, Partner, Ingrams Solicitors.


Each eDisc is a self contained, highly encrypted, 'vault' with everything that's needed to ensure the secure transfer of data (and make it easy for ordinary users) all on-board.  There's nothing to install. All you need is a Windows PC* and a CD drive (which most PCs have).
This works together with the secure web service, which provides:
  • Tracking and audit
  • Automatic generation of complex high-security keys
  • PassCodes and authentication - Facilities to provide time-limited access to only the intended recipient
  • eDisc management and control - including 'blocking' of lost or stolen eDiscs
All tied together in a neat package that is a pleasure to use and which provides work-flow features including reminders and late-delivery notifications.

Placing documents and other data into the eDisc Vault
Once an empty eDisc is launched it's easy to place documents and data, in large quantities if needed,  into the secure vault.  No specialist skills are required.  It's as simple as selecting the folder containing the data and providing the authorised email and address details of the intended recipient (or taking them from the built-in auto-address book). The eDisc itself does everything else including encrypting the data into the vault and creating the complex keys required to keep it safe, all while protecting the user from all these details.


Protection from the usual security errors
Because the user never creates or handles a password it makes it impossible to commit any of the usual errors, removing the ability to make the fatal mistakes which most often compromise security:
  • Using a memorable, easy to guess or weak password
  • Writing the password down (on sticky-note - or on the CD)
  • Revealing the password
  • Losing it.
So the most usual security threats - Brute-Force and Dictionary Attacks - are eliminated. Opportunities for 'social-engineering' attacks are also removed.
Each eDisc is automatically assigned a unique eDisc-ID (which looks something like 31DEC2009-HDJE-VKEN) which is printed by the system on a Delivery Note ready to be dispatched with the eDisc. The eDisc-ID does not allow access to the eDisc - it simply identifies it to the online system.

In Transit
Everything required for posting is provided along with each eDisc - Delivery Note, Instructions, Window envelope, mailing slip-case and anti-tamper labels - making the complete package secure, discreet and self-explanatory when it arrives.
Crucially should the eDisc be stolen or mis-delivered the contents always remain secure. Additionally an eDisc can also be 'blocked' at any time - and even skilled hackers with illicit access cannot obtain a PassCode - only the intended recipient.


On Arrival
On arrival the eDisc is self explanatory. Not only does it contain a web address on the face of the eDisc with a full explanation but it is accompanied by instructions explaining what an eDisc is, how it works, that it does not require any software to be installed and how you can open it (if you are the intended recipient).
When the eDisc launches, it invites the user to type in the eDisc-ID (provided on the Delivery Note). A 'PassCode' is then provided - but only to the intended recipient. This is (usually) sent to the authorised email address provided when the eDisc was created. Optionally this process can also be completed manually - for yet higher security - if preferred.
Each 'PassCode' is time limited to one hour only, and will not provide access after this. So old PassCodes left around in emails or backed up cannot constitute a threat to the data. Similarly an interloper would require both the eDisc and ownership of the correct (and unknown since it not included anywhere in the package) email address in order to obtain a PassCode and access the data.
Additionally all attempts to access the eDisc are logged centrally - including the IP address of the recipient.
Overall the eDisc provides a new and more secure way to send data easily and securely from anyone, to anyone.

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* Minimum PC Specifications
- To send or provide information (burn) - Windows 2000, XP, Vista or Later with a CD Writer
- To receive information - Windows 2000, XP, Vista or Later with a CD reader