cross-posted from: https://lemmy.cat/post/6027277
I’m curious to know how people manage their different encrypted storage here. And I’m talking about the case where you really need to manage SEVERAL encrypted storages/files.
What software do you use? Where do you save your passwords (password manager/paper/other) or do you use physical keys?
In short, what’s the best combination you’ve found or recommend to cover as many attack surfaces as possible: remote, local, physical, etc.?
Linux and Luks full-disk-encryption for every system. Remotely unlockable via ssh. HDDs are unlocked via keyfiles which are on the fd-encrypted SSDs.
For windows you can use VeraCrypt (don’t use Bitlocker!).
For single files I usually use 7zip or Peazip with long passwords.
I hadn’t even thought of that!
If anybody is choosing between Bitlocker for full disk encryption on a Windows computer, and leaving it mostly unencrypted, I would recommend Bitlocker. At least that system provides some level of protection from physical thievery. Veracrypt is generally considered more trustworthy, but IIRC is a little riskier.
Why riskier? Keep a backup of the boot-image and you’re good. And do generally backups of files and devices. Haven’t had any issue for years with Win10/11 and VC. Win7 and TC/VC on the other hand was awful…
The answer to the first sentence is everything you wrote after it
I like this idea. I never use keyfiles - I’m irrationally paranoid of losing them - but I’ve been doing a good job of regularly backing up (in a way I’m confident of recovering from) for the past several years, so I’m going to let go of that fear and embrace keyfiles.