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What is the best way to encrypt a USB drive that can be used on multiple OSes? (lemmy.today)

submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Not sure is this is the best place to post this question, but wondering what is the best way to encrypt a usb drive?

Want to be able to carry an encrypted flash drive with me but also be able to unlock it, if possible, on various OSes. Preferably with some kind of portable software. Something similar to the method that comes with the Kingston Data Traveler USB drives.

Edit: Seems like Veracrypt and Cryptomator are the best options to check out. Thank everyone!

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 months ago (1 children)

The best option is going to be a USB drive that has an external key entry feature. Kingston IronKey has these and its as simple as enter a key and plug in. I use them at work and it works on all the major OSes. They're not cheap though so if you want or are looking for a free solution then something like VeraCrypt portable and an encrypted container will be your next best option.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Ooff, terrible advise

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

How about you tell me why instead of just saying "TeRribLe AdViSe."

[–] [email protected] -1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Because historically when FDE is done in hardware there's been massive compromises. FDE is better done in software. Its more secure.

But, sure, there's no shortage of companies trying to sell you shitty hardware thats "100% secure" (which is a major red flag)