[Gllug] [OT] Disk Encryption

Stephen Nelson-Smith sanelson at gmail.com
Mon Mar 8 13:39:40 UTC 2010


Hello,

>> * FileVault

Seems FileVault creates one massive file in TimeMachine - not so handy
for restores.

> Whole disk encryption is very much preferred over individual folder or
> virtual disk encryption.

That appears to be the guidance of Group Security here.

> Please note that whole disk encryption only provides protection if the
> PC is stolen while powered off.
> So, very useful for the "left in a taxi" or "left on a train" scenarios!!!

Hrm - whereas file security this applies only if the file is open?

S.
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