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edisav
December 21st, 2008, 07:19 PM
Hi all,

I need to keep some files in my HD (Kubuntu) and copies in a memory stick, but I want to encrypt them. I'd like to hear about some recommendations.

I need something that is easy and fast to set it up since I don't have the time to mess around, but I don't want to sacrifice security or safety either. Security is my ultimate goal.

Your opinions will be appreciated,

Thanks!
hyper_ch
December 21st, 2008, 08:07 PM
alternate install disc, and then select to encrypt everything...
edisav
December 21st, 2008, 08:23 PM
So what method would you use to encrypt? That's my question.

Thanks
Dr Small
December 21st, 2008, 08:54 PM
If you are only going to encrypt specific files, I would recommend GnuPG.
bodhi.zazen
December 21st, 2008, 10:28 PM
And to throw another option out ....

Truecrypt is easy to use, well documented, and is available cross platform.
kevdog
December 21st, 2008, 11:12 PM
Truecrypt is good for directories or partitions. GnuPG is great for individual files. 7zip with AES encryption is a great way to make encrypted archives. LUKS is good for whole disk encryption. The first 3 mentioned above are cross platform.
Sarmacid
December 22nd, 2008, 09:45 AM
+1 for GPG
wieman01
December 23rd, 2008, 12:03 PM
Kevdog:

I just love your new avatar! I confused the hell out of me though. Santa Kevdog!

To the OP:

I second Truecrypt. I has been working for me for years and it runs both under Linux & Windows which comes in handy sometimes, in particular if you want to share files. Truecrypt is one of the best open source apps that I know of.

As for OS encryption, just use the alternate CD as mentioned by hyper_ch.
rweaver
December 23rd, 2008, 01:13 PM
Hi all,

I need to keep some files in my HD (Kubuntu) and copies in a memory stick, but I want to encrypt them. I'd like to hear about some recommendations.

I need something that is easy and fast to set it up since I don't have the time to mess around, but I don't want to sacrifice security or safety either. Security is my ultimate goal.

Your opinions will be appreciated,

Thanks!

I've used GnuPG with good success for years and if you're looking to store passwords I'd suggest a copy of KeePass also. Having both programs takes a lot of the tedium out of passwords and dealing with encryption (while still maintaining good, unique, passwords.)