Best encryption available for Linux ?
by LegionOfHell from LinuxQuestions.org on (#59RGK)
I am looking for an encryption mechanism that isn't flawed...
(1) DM-crypt is unreliable because if you are using an SSD and you enable trim, it exposes information about the file system:? here is what the manpage says:
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(2) Encfs is an abandoned project and has a flaw ?
(3) Cryfs is slow ?
I am taking a look at ecryptfs....Is this a reliable method ?
(1) DM-crypt is unreliable because if you are using an SSD and you enable trim, it exposes information about the file system:? here is what the manpage says:
Quote:
| WARNING: Option --allow-discards cannot be combined with option --tcrypt-hidden. For normal mapping, it can cause the destruction of hidden volume (hidden volume appears as unused space for outer volume so this space can be discarded). |
(3) Cryfs is slow ?
I am taking a look at ecryptfs....Is this a reliable method ?