TrueCrypt vs. dm-crypt+LUKS

Eric Hansen Profile: Eric Hansen

TrueCrypt is a very popular option for encrypting data, while dm-crypt+LUKS (LUKS is a module for dm-crypt) is an unsung hero of sorts for those who don’t want to install a lot of software.

• TrueCrypt allows encrypting an entire hard disk, while I haven’t found a way for dm-crypt to do this
• Both allow you to create containers to store data
• Neither allow expendable containers (unless TC has changed that)
• Process of creating a container in dm-crypt is more troublesome than with TC
• TC allows for more encryption options out of the box, while dm-crypt may allow more with additional effort
• dm-crypt does not require administrative rights (except for probably mounting)

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