Chapter 5. Solutions in this chapter:

  • FileVault Overview
  • Acquiring an Unlocked FileVault
  • Decrypting a Locked FileVault
  • Summary
  • Solutions Fast Track
  • Frequently Asked Questions

Introduction

Securing data has become one of the biggest concerns among home and corporate computer users. Not too long ago we would transfer files by carrying our most precious financial information on a 3.5-inch floppy disk in a shirt pocket or purse. Some referred to this method of transfer as “sneaker net.” That disk offered no protection against data theft. Many times, we accepted a password-protected Excel file to be good enough security. With today's tools, such as AccessData's Password Recovery Toolkit, a simple password such as the one we used for our Excel ...

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