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Cryptsetup 2.7.0 Unveils Advanced OPAL Hardware Encryption Support

Posted by Rianne Schestowitz on Jan 26, 2024

Cryptsetup is a utility for configuring and managing the Linux Unified Key Setup (LUKS), a standard for hard disk encryption. Using it, users can encrypt entire disk partitions or even individual files, enhancing the security of the stored data.

It’s typically used with the dm-crypt kernel module, which provides the actual encryption capabilities. The tool offers a command-line interface, allowing users to easily create, access, and manage encrypted volumes.

The just-released new version, Cryptsetup 2.7.0, brings some exciting new features, so let’s take a look at them.

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