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Data Encryption in GNU/Linux

Posted by Roy Schestowitz on Apr 19, 2023

10 Best Linux File and Disk Encryption Tools

It wasn’t too long ago that we published a list of the best command line tools for Linux. Today, we turn our focus to encryption methods as we bring you a list of the best file and disk encryption software for your Linux machine.

Tomb is a free and open-source tool for easily encrypting and backing up files on GNU/Linux systems. It consists of a simple shell script that implements standard GNU tools alongside cryptsetup and LUKS (the Linux kernel’s cryptographic API).

5 Best Software and Apps for Linux with Data Encryption

Data encryption is a must-have feature in today’s world of cybersecurity. It allows you to encode your data making it unintelligible to someone who doesn’t have authorized access. To be more secure online, it might be a good idea to opt for software that comes with this useful feature by default.