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and removable hard disk drives with external physical barcode labels that
include embedded radio frequency identification (RFID) chips. The RFID
chips can be used for rapid inventory of media being shipped to facilitate
tracking and eliminate falsely reported lost media. Other enhancements
include shipping canisters with global positioning system and other tech-
nologies to facilitate tracking during shipping.
In general, the overwhelming theme is that there is a perception that
encryption key management is complex and this complexity is a barrier to
implementation. Not protecting data, particularly data “in flight,” with
encryption due to fears of losing keys is similar to not locking your car or
home because you ...