Part #3 - Navigating SanDisk SSD Risks: Proactive Steps I’m Taking for Data Security

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### Executive Summary:

George, a member of the BINJ Team, discusses various proactive measures to enhance data security in the realm of digital storage. Addressing his concerns about the reliability of SanDisk, he suggests diversifying storage manufacturers and recommends considering Western Digital and Seagate. George emphasizes the importance of encryption for safeguarding sensitive documents and provides a walkthrough for formatting and encrypting drives using Mac's Disk Utilities. He outlines backup strategies that avoid overwriting old data, and shares his personal choice of opting for Samsung SSDs for specific benefits.

He dives into the technicalities of different drive formats for spinning hard drives and SSDs, explaining the optimal options for macOS users. George demonstrates how to mount encrypted files for additional security. He also elaborates on his meticulous approach to backing up data incrementally to an external drive, offering both best practices and insights from personal experiences. Throughout the talk, he blends practical advice with technical guidelines, aiming to offer a comprehensive guide to strengthening data security through diversified storage solutions.

### Summary in 10 Bullet Points:

1. George begins by expressing concerns about SanDisk’s reliability, referencing ongoing lawsuits and disappointing experiences.

2. He advises diversifying storage options, recommending manufacturers like Western Digital and Seagate.

3. Encryption is highlighted as a crucial component for sensitive files like tax documents and investment records.

4. George provides a guide on formatting and encrypting new drives using Mac’s Disk Utilities.

5. Backup strategies are discussed, emphasizing incremental backups to an external drive rather than overwriting old data.

6. Samsung SSDs are chosen by George for their different risk profile compared to SanDisk, despite a potential sacrifice in speed.

7. For macOS users, George recommends formatting spinning hard drives with macOS Extended and SSDs with APFS.

8. He offers tips on how to use and mount encrypted files to bolster data security.

9. George shares a detailed account of his personal backup procedure, underscoring the importance of having multiple copies of data.

10. The talk concludes by reiterating the importance of diversifying storage technologies and manufacturers as an added layer of data security.

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