[NBLUG/talk] Crypt Filesystems

[Walter Hansen]

> On Sun, Jul 30, 2006 at 12:40:30AM -0700, Jacob Appelbaum wrote:
>> > Does sonic.net encrypt the drives of the servers in it's data room?
>>
>> I sure hope that they encrypt the servers that have their customers data
>> on it. (Care to chime in Scott?) If my credit card is stored (and it is
>> with sonic) on their servers I'd hope they have something other than
>> physical security protecting my personal data. Disk encryption can
>> provide another hurdle for an attacker and it's one that most attackers
>> aren't going to get past. Especially a disgruntled employee that's not
>> in the IT department.
>
> Not to put too fine a point on it, we do indeed store credit card info
> encrypted -- not only is it a good idea, but many banks require it (incl.
> ours).

Well yes, but you don't encrypt user home directories and web/ftp space do
you?