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Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2016 20:40:42 +0200 From: Matthias Dahl <ml_linux-kernel@...ary-island.eu> To: linux-ext4@...r.kernel.org Subject: state of ext4 encryption Hello, I am currently setting up a new machine and I am looking into encryption to be able to better deal with faulty disks (e.g. sending them in for warranty or throwing them away) without having to worry that private and/or business data is still readable to anyone when wiping them is no longer possible (e.g. defects, relocated sectors, ...). So, dm-crypt is causing me some unfortunate headaches at this point and thus I am considering the ext4 fs encryption. To make a long story short: I could not find any recent updates on what state it is currently considered to be in? Is it ready to be used or is it still too early? I heard rumors that Android N will possibly already replace dm-crypt w/ ext4's fs encryption? Is that true? That would naturally show quite a sign of confidence. ;-) And last but not least: I guess full fs encryption (as-in: everything from the root down) will be rather problematic? Since I currently have to make do with a crappy webmail interface until I have the new machine up, I am not subscribed to the list and would ask to be cc'd. Thanks, Matthias -- Dipl.-Inf. (FH) Matthias Dahl | Software Engineer | binary-island.eu services: custom software [desktop, mobile, web], server administration -- To unsubscribe from this list: send the line "unsubscribe linux-ext4" in the body of a message to majordomo@...r.kernel.org More majordomo info at http://vger.kernel.org/majordomo-info.html
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