Full Disk Encryption Software

If you store sensitive information on your computer, you must always encrypt it to ensure its confidentiality. Full disk encryption secures an entire disk or drive but doesn’t encrypt individual files within the disk. Full disk encryption makes it significantly more difficult to access the data that’s encrypted on the device. If a device is stolen or misplaced, the data can’t be decrypted even if the hard drive is removed and put into another machine.

Windows: BitLocker or VeraCrypt
- BitLocker
  - BitLocker is included with Microsoft Windows versions starting with Windows Vista. However, BitLocker is not available on all versions of Microsoft Windows Home Edition.
  - How to enable BitLocker on your computer: https://www.windowscentral.com/how-use-bitlocker-encryption-windows-10
- VeraCrypt
  - If your computer does not support BitLocker, VeraCrypt is a very good alternative. VeraCrypt offers a high level of security, it is easy to use, and it is free.
  - To download VeraCrypt: https://www.veracrypt.fr/en/Downloads.html
  - How to encrypt your computer with VeraCrypt: https://www.howtogeek.com/howto/6169/use-truecrypt-to-secure-your-data/
macOS: FileVault
- FileVault is a disk encryption program in Mac OS X 10.3 (2003) and later.
- How to use FileVault to encrypt the startup disk on your Mac: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204837

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