OS 10.5 - total boot drive encryption?

naltoidaddict · naltoidaddict #1 (**permalink**)

08-01-2008, 07:47 PM

Is there any boot drive encryption available for os x? I keep seeing writeups about PGP but it doesn't look like it's available yet. I really like Truecrypt on windows but I can't find anything comparable for os x.

MacsWork · MacsWork #2 (**permalink**)

08-02-2008, 02:25 PM

Truecrypt is available for Tiger and Leopard.

louishen · louishen #3 (**permalink**)

08-02-2008, 02:50 PM

or you could use FileVault (built in) if you just want to encrypt your home folder

naltoidaddict · naltoidaddict #4 (**permalink**)

08-03-2008, 08:46 AM

macswork, yes but unfortunately it doesn't yet support encrypting the boot volume. other than that it's a pretty great product

louishen, thanks, might have to use that

shahvikram123 · shahvikram123 #5 (**permalink**)

08-03-2008, 01:38 PM

you don't need to encrypt your entire volume, just the home folder is enough because that's where all your personal files are…

encrypting your home folder can be achieved by using filevault

MacsWork · MacsWork #6 (**permalink**)

08-03-2008, 03:44 PM

There is also a "secure virtual memory" option in the Security Sys Prefs.

I am on the PGP alert status for full drive encryption, but I'm sure it will sell for $50-$150.

I would also suggest utilizing the Firmware Password feature for security's sake.

Also the file vault feature does work "if" you store things in your home folder. Just be sure you have a backup of your data.

naltoidaddict · naltoidaddict #7 (**permalink**)

08-03-2008, 07:45 PM

thanks all, good info

I wasn't aware of the secure virtual memory option. Pairing that with an encrypted home folder will probably get me where I need to be.

shahvikram123 #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 16, 2006 Location: UK, London Posts: 632 Mac Specs: Macbook: 2GHZ Intel C2D, 2 Gig Ram, 80 GB HD. Mac Mini: Intel C2D 2GHZ, 2 gig ram, 120gb HD	08-03-2008, 01:38 PM you don't need to encrypt your entire volume, just the home folder is enough because that's where all your personal files are… encrypting your home folder can be achieved by using filevault Vikram Shah
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naltoidaddict #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 27, 2007 Posts: 30	08-01-2008, 07:47 PM Is there any boot drive encryption available for os x? I keep seeing writeups about PGP but it doesn't look like it's available yet. I really like Truecrypt on windows but I can't find anything comparable for os x.
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MacsWork #2 (permalink)
Member Since: May 22, 2005 Location: Closer than you think. Posts: 2,074 Mac Specs: Performa 6116 2GBSCSI 8MB OS 7.5.3	08-02-2008, 02:25 PM Truecrypt is available for Tiger and Leopard.
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naltoidaddict #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 27, 2007 Posts: 30	08-03-2008, 08:46 AM macswork, yes but unfortunately it doesn't yet support encrypting the boot volume. other than that it's a pretty great product louishen, thanks, might have to use that
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MacsWork #6 (permalink)
Member Since: May 22, 2005 Location: Closer than you think. Posts: 2,074 Mac Specs: Performa 6116 2GBSCSI 8MB OS 7.5.3	08-03-2008, 03:44 PM There is also a "secure virtual memory" option in the Security Sys Prefs. I am on the PGP alert status for full drive encryption, but I'm sure it will sell for $50-$150. I would also suggest utilizing the Firmware Password feature for security's sake. Also the file vault feature does work "if" you store things in your home folder. Just be sure you have a backup of your data.
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naltoidaddict #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 27, 2007 Posts: 30	08-03-2008, 07:45 PM thanks all, good info I wasn't aware of the secure virtual memory option. Pairing that with an encrypted home folder will probably get me where I need to be.
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