built in encryption of archived files

[nmuller418]

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Hi,
What are the possibilities to encrypt systematically the files that are archived ?

Thank you

[aakash10802]

There are several systematic ways to encrypt archived files to ensure data security. Here are some common approaches:

1. Built-in Encryption in Archiving Tools

7-Zip: Supports AES-256 encryption for .7z and .zip formats.

WinRAR: Provides AES-256 encryption for .rar archives.

ZIP (via command line): zip -e archive.zip file.txt encrypts using a password.

2. Encrypting Files Before Archiving

Use GPG (GNU Privacy Guard):

gpg -c --cipher-algo AES256 file.txt

Encrypt multiple files first, then archive:

gpg -c file1.txt
gpg -c file2.txt
tar -cvf archive.tar file1.txt.gpg file2.txt.gpg

3. Full-Disk Encryption Solutions

Use BitLocker (Windows), FileVault (Mac), or LUKS (Linux) for encrypting entire drives or partitions that store archived files.

4. Transparent Encryption via File Systems

eCryptfs (Linux): Encrypts files dynamically before they are stored.

EncFS: Creates encrypted directories that can be archived securely.

5. Automated Encryption with Scripts

Create a shell script to automate encryption before archiving:

#!/bin/bash
tar -cvf secure_archive.tar myfolder/
openssl enc -aes-256-cbc -salt -in secure_archive.tar -out secure_archive.tar.enc -pass pass:MySecretPass
rm secure_archive.tar

6. Cloud-Based Encryption

Use tools like Cryptomator or rclone with encryption to store archives securely in the cloud.

7. Enterprise-Level Solutions

VeraCrypt: Create encrypted containers for archiving sensitive files.

ZFS with Native Encryption: If using ZFS, enable dataset encryption.

[nmuller418]

Hi, Thanks für this complete answer… I have some concern then, if we use encryption, that some built in functions of git would be unusable. What about how the running of those : * Git diff * Git merge * Git log * Git blame * Git cherry-picking Thank you for your answer. Best Regards Von: Aakash ***@***.***> Gesendet: Mittwoch, 26. Februar 2025 13:53 An: community/community ***@***.***> Cc: Nicolas Muller ***@***.***>; Author ***@***.***> Betreff: Re: [community/community] built in encryption of archived files (Discussion #152470) There are several systematic ways to encrypt archived files to ensure data security. Here are some common approaches: 1. Built-in Encryption in Archiving Tools 7-Zip: Supports AES-256 encryption for .7z and .zip formats. WinRAR: Provides AES-256 encryption for .rar archives. ZIP (via command line): zip -e archive.zip file.txt encrypts using a password. 1. Encrypting Files Before Archiving Use GPG (GNU Privacy Guard): gpg -c --cipher-algo AES256 file.txt Encrypt multiple files first, then archive: gpg -c file1.txt gpg -c file2.txt tar -cvf archive.tar file1.txt.gpg file2.txt.gpg 1. Full-Disk Encryption Solutions Use BitLocker (Windows), FileVault (Mac), or LUKS (Linux) for encrypting entire drives or partitions that store archived files. 1. Transparent Encryption via File Systems eCryptfs (Linux): Encrypts files dynamically before they are stored. EncFS: Creates encrypted directories that can be archived securely. 1. Automated Encryption with Scripts Create a shell script to automate encryption before archiving: #!/bin/bash tar -cvf secure_archive.tar myfolder/ openssl enc -aes-256-cbc -salt -in secure_archive.tar -out secure_archive.tar.enc -pass pass:MySecretPass rm secure_archive.tar 1. Cloud-Based Encryption Use tools like Cryptomator or rclone with encryption to store archives securely in the cloud. 1. Enterprise-Level Solutions VeraCrypt: Create encrypted containers for archiving sensitive files. ZFS with Native Encryption: If using ZFS, enable dataset encryption. — Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub<#152470 (comment)>, or unsubscribe<https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/BP3SZYXKOOQTSBCBN4KEDJ32RW2JNAVCNFSM6AAAAABX4VZEY2VHI2DSMVQWIX3LMV43URDJONRXK43TNFXW4Q3PNVWWK3TUHMYTEMZSGU2TGMQ>. You are receiving this because you authored the thread.Message ID: ***@***.***>