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[NMLUG] Encrypting backups (RQ24-1)
- Subject: [NMLUG] Encrypting backups (RQ24-1)
- From: _sarang_ at sarangworld.com (Sarang)
- Date: Mon Jun 28 19:41:04 2004
I want to encrypt my backups (using GPG), but don't want to run into the
silly situation where my hard drive crashes and I lose the secret key to
decrypt my backups of the hard drive!
Is copying the contents of /.gnupg/secring.gpg (to a floppy, for example)
sufficient? Or is there more I need to copy (pubring.gpg? randomseed? the
entire .gnupg directory?-- presumably I can get my own public key back
from my secret key, no?)). Of course, I realize I'll need my passphrase as
well, but I plan to store that in /dev/sarang/brain (low-memory,
high-seek-time device I had installed some time ago).
Anything else I need for usable secure backups?
--
Sincerely, Sarang (sarang@sarangworld.com)
AOL Instant Messenger ID: JavaMath
Backup Email: saranghome@softhome.net
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