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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If only he used full disk encryption...
As if full disk encryption doesn't exist.
This shouldn't really be an issue if you're using full disk encryption.
Full disk encryption as in Bitlocker?
Full disk encryption. No worries mate.
Most modern operating systems support file system encryption out of the box. Why can't you just use that?
The answer is full disk encryption.
What is a non-proprietary solution for full-disk encryption?
From the title, I assumed it allowed disk decryption.
Encrypted Drive (e.g. TrueCrypt, FileVault)