Disk Encryption software

[DraK]

I am looking for Disk encryption software, what I'd like to have it do is as follows:

1. Encrypt and hide Folders/files
2. Encrypt Removable media (Memeory sticks and external Hard Disks)

Not a fan of the virtual drive solutions.


Anybody got any suggestions or recomendations?

I have looked at Truecrypt and storagecrypt.


Thanks

 

[.Froot.]

What OS are you using? XP or Vista?
Some flash drives have built-in drive encryption and are compatible with XP and Vista.
Vista Ultimate has drive encryption as an option.

 

[greggpb]

Have to recommend trueCrypt.... been using uit for years.. totally open source, totally cross platform.... totally cool

 

[Syndyre]

I'd also recommend TrueCrypt.

 

[neobyte]

Safeboot - Check it out. More for the protection of stolen lap-tops etc.

 

[.Froot.]

I'd also recommend TrueCrypt.

+1

 

[saffakanera]

If you are using Microsoft Windows Vista I suggest reading up on a new dynamic feature called Bitlocker.

 

[DraK]

Thanks, I have am running Vista Home Premium

Will look at truecrypt some more then

If anyone has any other suggestions keep posting

 

[The_Techie]

I'd also recommend TrueCrypt.

As would I

 

[HavocXphere]

I am looking for Disk encryption software, what I'd like to have it do is as follows:

Just realize that if something goes wrong with the disk, you can't recover it. Data will be 100% farked.

TrueCrypt is the best free one out there afaik.

 

[BrianB]

Another vote for truecrypt.

 

[DraK]

Looks like truecrypt might be best option...

 

[Abe]

I had a look at Truecrypt a while back and it looked good. One question I have is. Why would anyone want to encrypt data on their PC? Perhaps someone who keeps some personal data at work may want to but I can't really see any other good reason.

 

[Gnome]

+1 for Truecrypt.

@Abe: I use it for encrypting Usernames & Passwords, can't remember them all

But there are a lot of things that I can think of to encrypt, data on a flash drive you don't want anyone to see/have.

Personal stuff on your hard-drive (IE. P0rn )

Pretty much those things

 

[DraK]

Hide data from customs officials at the border...

 

[Abe]

Hide data from customs officials at the border...

That is what I was thinking. Most reasons would be to hide something illegal.

 

[Syndyre]

I had a look at Truecrypt a while back and it looked good. One question I have is. Why would anyone want to encrypt data on their PC? Perhaps someone who keeps some personal data at work may want to but I can't really see any other good reason.

Also I store saved passwords, email etc. on mine, I'd rather have it encrypted especially so if someone steals my laptop the whole world can't access my personal data.

 

[Dolby]

Pgp

 

[DraK]

Abe you want people going through your mail and photo's if they decide to scan through your memory stick or laptop?

Does not mean what you want to keep private and secure has to be illegal