The Move To Linux – Encrypted Disk Issues

“One of the standards that has become normal in the US federal
sector is the requirement that all mobile devices, such as laptops,
have encrypted drives. This was a direct result of a number of
laptop thefts earlier in the decade that resulted in the supposed
leaking of personal information. As a former federal contractor, I
watched a number of successful and not so successful methodologies
implemented and deployed. Some resulted in real data protection and
some resulted in wonderful bricks. In some cases on a regular (read
daily) basis.

“One of the more successful tools is the Trust Platform Module
(TPM) chip. When properly implemented, it allows you to improve
encryption, ensure that even if your disk is removed from your
laptop, it is still secure and greatly enhances security. So,
imagine my surprise, upon rejoining the private sector that my new
company does not have a policy for encrypting laptops, even though
almost every individual in the company has one.”

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