Re: full-disk-encryption for linux ?

[Ansgar -59cobalt- Wiechers <bugtraq () planetcobalt net>]

On 2006-11-11 Paul Kurczaba wrote:
> On 09 Nov 2006 12:26:21 -0500 J.Bakshi wrote:
> > I am looking a full-disk-encryption S/W for my Linux based laptop.
> >
> > 1] It should be fast
> > 2] It should use AES (256 bit preferred)
> >
> > Could any one suggest such best tool for Linux ?
>
> TrueCrypt is a great solution for full disk encryption. Very secure,
> fast, and easy to use.
>
> Official Homepage: http://www.truecrypt.org/

Truecrypt is not capable of encrypting the boot partition in the OP's
scenario, see their FAQ [1] (last question).

> You may wish to listen to Security Now Podcast episode #41,
> "TrueCrypt": http://www.grc.com/securitynow.htm#41

You may want to take anything coming from Steve Gibson with a grain of
salt [2].

[1] http://www.truecrypt.org/faq.php
[2] http://www.grcsucks.com/

Regards
Ansgar Wiechers
-- 
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