Hard drive encryption is an integral step for anyone looking to secure their data. It is a process which will go a step beyond regular password security and will ensure that a hard drive remain secure only to the user. However, it is important to note that once a hard drive is encrypted, ITS can not remove the encryption so any files that cannot be accessed may remain that way until the user themselves can access them.
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| Note: Drive encryption may require you to format your drive which would result in data loss. Always back up data prior to performing a reformat. |
Apple FileVault
Use FileVault to encrypt your Mac
Microsoft Windows BitLocker
Alternative Encrypting Applications.
If the default operating system encryption methods don't work for you or you want something a little more secure or efficient, there are a few other third-party applications out there for your convenience. Some recommendations include:
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