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Encrypting Partitions and Files
Every user has some confidential data that third parties should not be able to access.
The more connected and mobile you are, the more carefully you should handle your
data. The encryption of files or entire partitions is recommended if others have access
over a network connection or direct physical access. For laptops or removable media,
such as external hard disks or USB sticks, that are prone to being lost or stolen, it is
also very useful to encrypt partitions (or parts of your file system) that hold confidential
data.
There are several ways to protect your data by means of encryption:
Encrypting a Hard Disk Partition
You can create an encrypted partition with YaST during installation or in an already
installed system. See
stallation"
(page 863) and
Running System"
able media, such as external hard disks, as described in
the Content of Removable Media"
Creating an Encrypted File as Container
You can at any time create an encrypted file on your hard disk or on a removable
medium with YaST. The encrypted file can then be used to store other files or
folders. For more information, refer to
as a Container"
(page 864).
Encrypting Home Directories
With SUSE Linux Enterprise, you can also create encrypted home directories for
users. When the user logs in to the system, the encrypted home directory is
Section 47.1.1, "Creating an Encrypted Partition during In-
Section 47.1.2, "Creating an Encrypted Partition on a
(page 864) for the details. This option can also be used for remov-
(page 865).
Section 47.1.3, "Creating an Encrypted File
Section 47.1.4, "Encrypting
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