EncFs

From BNL Physics Computing

The EncFS Encrypted Filesystem is a FUSE module for Linux based computers. It provides Container Based Encryption.

Pros and Cons of EncFS

Besides the issues of Container Based Encryption below are some pros and cons specific to EncFS.

Pros:

• Free Software, included with many distributions.
• Runs in user space, once set up it does not require root access to mount the encrypted volume.
• Encrypted volume can be backed up with normal backup utilities.
• There is a Gnome applet (cryptkeeper) that makes it easier to use.

Cons:

• No key escrow

Links to further information

• EncFS home page
• FUSE home page