7.9. Task 7.9: Performing Secure File Exchange

Identifying the individuals you communicate with via the Internet is just one of the tasks that a security professional is faced with. Many times, you are going to want to send or receive files from these individuals. This needs to be done in a secure way to protect the confidentiality and integrity of the information.

7.9.1. Scenario

Individuals in your company need to send and receive files to a branch that is opening in India. Management has tasked you with coming up with a way to do this securely.

7.9.2. Scope of Task

7.9.2.1. Duration

This task should take about 30 minutes.

7.9.2.2. Setup

For this task, you need two Windows XP computers, access to the Administrator account, and an Internet ...

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