Encrypt 2 Linux distros and Windows - is there a way?
by fir_moh from LinuxQuestions.org on (#5MDGF)
I am still relatively new to the concept of data encryption. Discovered it as a way to protect my passwords/files upon theft of the physical machine.
I thought data encryption looks like the following:
UNENCRYPTED DATA -> ENCRYPTION -> ENCRYPTED DATA
However, in reality, it seems to look like this:
UNENCRYPTED DATA -> MAKE A DATA BACKUP -> FORMAT -> ENCRYPTION -> INSERT THE DATA BACKUP -> ENCRYPTED DATA
What I wanted to do was encrypt my Linux installation, which is possible during the installation:
https://linuxhint.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/u1.png
However, the option is available only for erasing the entire disk and installing a single distro.
Do you think that since it is impossible to encrypt Linux 1, Linux 2 and Windows separately it might be better to do the following:
1. Use KeePassXC/other software to protect all the passwords on each system
2. Prepare a separate Linux partitions (already mentioned format -> encrypt -> upload) for my photos/other files using e.g. VeraCrypt?
Tell me what do you think about my solution or is there any other way to achieve the desired security?
I thought data encryption looks like the following:
UNENCRYPTED DATA -> ENCRYPTION -> ENCRYPTED DATA
However, in reality, it seems to look like this:
UNENCRYPTED DATA -> MAKE A DATA BACKUP -> FORMAT -> ENCRYPTION -> INSERT THE DATA BACKUP -> ENCRYPTED DATA
What I wanted to do was encrypt my Linux installation, which is possible during the installation:
https://linuxhint.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/u1.png
However, the option is available only for erasing the entire disk and installing a single distro.
Do you think that since it is impossible to encrypt Linux 1, Linux 2 and Windows separately it might be better to do the following:
1. Use KeePassXC/other software to protect all the passwords on each system
2. Prepare a separate Linux partitions (already mentioned format -> encrypt -> upload) for my photos/other files using e.g. VeraCrypt?
Tell me what do you think about my solution or is there any other way to achieve the desired security?