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Creating an Encrypted File Container with LUKS

encryption | penetration testing | Linux | data | LUKS

In our previous blog post, we covered how to create an encrypted flash drive using LUKS (Linux Unified Key Setup) to provide data at rest security. However, it is possible to create an encrypted partition and file system on a file container that can be mounted thanks to the loop device system in ...

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Encrypting a Flash Drive in Linux using LUKS

encryption | Linux | Disk Encryption | LUKS | flash drive

Portable devices that store information are both a wonderful convenience and a data security ...

Encrypting Data on the Steam Deck with Plasma Vaults

encryption | Gaming | Privacy | Steam Deck

In my previous post about the Steam Deck we discussed some of the privacy and security concerns ...

Secure Copy with SSH

PowerShell Tips: How do I Mount a VHD or Lock a BitLocker Drive?

PowerShell Tips How do I Mount a VHD or Lock a BitLocker Encrypted Drive?

File Encryption Using VHD and BitLocker

encryption | Windows | BitLocker | VHD

When I was thinking of topics to write about, the idea of protecting the data we work with came to ...

Why Target's Breach Included PIN Data

encryption | PCI | data breach | target

Target issued an update acknowledging that encrypted PIN data were included in the data stolen in ...