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FileVault vs LUKS

A side-by-side look at FileVault and LUKS. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

FileVault

FileVault

Security & Privacy

FileVault is disk encryption software built into macOS. It allows users to encrypt the entire contents of their Mac hard drive to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access.

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LUKS

LUKS

Security & Privacy

LUKS (Linux Unified Key Setup) is a disk encryption specification for Linux. It allows you to encrypt partitions and creates encrypted containers for storing files securely. LUKS uses AES encryption and provides password protected key slots to allow multiple passwords.

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