Disk encryption is one of several physical security measures that could be used to protect data on your computer from unauthorized physical access. And it is best configured during installation, not after. But once configured, how effective is it?
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Install Fedora 16 on an encrypted btrfs file system
Btrfs was supposed to have been the default file system for Fedora 16, but for technical reasons, that did not happen. Word on the street says it will be, in Fedora 17. But you do not have to wait for Fedora 17 to get your system humming on btrfs because you can do it right now.
Read more »How to manage disk encryption passphrases and key slots
Disk encryption is one method you may use to enhance the physical security rating of your computer. From my experience, it is rarely used, which is a shame because it is one of the most effective safeguards against unauthorized physical access to data stored on a computer.
Read more »How to configure encrypted LVM on Zentyal
Zentyal, a Linux distribution formerly known as eBox Platform, is a server distribution which can be used as a network gateway, unified threat manager, office server, infrastructure manager, and a unified communications server. By default, it is installed on an LVM-based disk partitioning scheme, but in a manner that is not optimal.
Read more »Disk Encryption on Sabayon 5.3
So how easy is it to configure full disk encryption on Sabayon 5.3? Very, very easy. Just follow the directions outlined below.
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How Fedora protects your data with full disk encryption
What happens if someone gains unauthorized, physical access to your computer? Even with all the fancy firewall and other network security tools running, If the disk is not encrypted, check mate! Your data is now shared. This short tutorial shows you how Fedora implements disk encryption and how that protects your computer if it ever falls into the wrong hands.
Read more »CentOS 5.3: Encrypted Block Devices
CentOS 5.3 now comes with disk encryption. When you install the operating system you have the option to encrypt block devices, partitions that you create. Block device encryption requires a passphrase or key as authentication in order to access the data on that partition.
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