Full Disk Encryption

Comments primarily recommend and debate full disk encryption (FDE) tools like TrueCrypt, FileVault, BitLocker, and dm-crypt/LUKS as a solution to data security issues, such as lost devices or unauthorized access.

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Sample Comments

mylittlepony Jan 16, 2013 View on HN

If only he used full disk encryption...

_Algernon_ May 12, 2022 View on HN

As if full disk encryption doesn't exist.

YorickPeterse Jul 21, 2017 View on HN

This shouldn't really be an issue if you're using full disk encryption.

maven29 Aug 24, 2022 View on HN

Full disk encryption as in Bitlocker?

0wned May 10, 2010 View on HN

Full disk encryption. No worries mate.

DrJokepu Dec 9, 2010 View on HN

Most modern operating systems support file system encryption out of the box. Why can't you just use that?

uluyol Feb 22, 2022 View on HN

The answer is full disk encryption.

duhi88 Sep 30, 2020 View on HN

What is a non-proprietary solution for full-disk encryption?

forgotpasswd3x Sep 30, 2015 View on HN

From the title, I assumed it allowed disk decryption.

cvursache Dec 28, 2012 View on HN

Encrypted Drive (e.g. TrueCrypt, FileVault)