[NMLUG] Encrypted root filesystems

[aaron at boim.com (Aaron NMLUG-EV)]

On Wed, 2005-08-24 at 23:03, Kevin Rosenberg wrote:
> Recently, I've converted my laptop to use encrypted filesystems with
> Debian. It was striking easy to do so. I've posted some info on the
> process on my weblog: http://b9.com

I never logged it, but I have been using a user-land
encrypted FOLDER system, EncFS.  It uses fusermount to allow
users to mount encrypted directories onto the 
filesystem heirarchy.

Only drawback...  these folders are only protected
by standard permissions when mounted... root can see them.

Its good for encrypting personal areas on Laptops
or USB drives.  (Protection from data theft by
theft of HARDWARE, or private data backup)

I'm very happy with it.
(Look up EncFS for details)

      aaron