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gocryptfs vs Symantec Drive Encryption

A side-by-side look at gocryptfs and Symantec Drive Encryption. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

gocryptfs

gocryptfs

Security & Privacy

gocryptfs is an open source encrypted overlay filesystem written in Go. It uses AES-256 in ciphertext stealing mode for file encryption,HMAC-SHA512 for integrity checking, and scrypt for password encryption to keep data secured on disk.

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Symantec Drive Encryption

Symantec Drive Encryption

Security & Privacy

Symantec Drive Encryption is a full disk encryption software that provides protection for data on hard drives, SSDs, removable media, and mobile devices. It uses advanced encryption algorithms to prevent unauthorized access and protect data if devices are lost or stolen.

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