EncFS

What is EncFS?

EncFS is an open-source encrypted filesystem that operates in user-space without requiring special permissions. It utilizes the FUSE library and Linux kernel module to provide a filesystem interface. Unlike the encrypted filesystem support built into the Linux kernel, EncFS operates on individual files rather than entire block devices, offering unique advantages and tradeoffs

Highlights

• User-space operation without special permissions
• Leverages FUSE library and Linux kernel module for filesystem interface
• File-level encryption, in contrast to block-device encryption
• Provides security against offline attacks on data stored on devices or backups
• Open-source software licensed under the GPL