New Features in Windows Server 2003

If you have evaluated EFS in Windows 2000 and found critical features missing, it's worth taking a second look at EFS in Windows Server 2003 and XP. The changes include the following:

  • New and more cryptographically robust encryption methods. You can now choose between DESX encryption (used by Windows 2000) and 3DES (Triple-DES), an algorithm that complies with government standards for handling of non-classified documents.

  • Offline file encryption. This feature is one of the most significant improvements in Windows Server 2003 and XP. It enables users to use a highly convenient feature, offline file storage, while retaining the ability to protect their files with encryption.

  • Encrypted file transfer over WebDAV. ...

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