Disk Encryption: Protect Your Digital Life or Lose It All

Introduction: Why You Need to Encrypt Your Shit

Let's get real - if someone steals your laptop or hard drive, they can access everything on it unless it's encrypted. In 2023, over 8 million devices were lost or stolen, and guess what? Most of their data ended up for sale on the dark web. Don't be another statistic.

Understanding Disk Encryption

What Encryption Actually Does

At its core, encryption:

• Scrambles your data using strong math

• Requires a key to unscramble

• Protects against physical theft

• Secures data at rest

• Makes drives unreadable without password

Types of Disk Encryption

Full Disk Encryption (FDE):

• Encrypts everything, including OS

• Protects against physical access

• Requires pre-boot authentication

• Minimal performance impact

• Maximum security

File-Based Encryption:

• Encrypts specific files/folders

• More flexible

• Easier to backup

• Selective protection

• Portable between …