What is LUKS?
LUKS is the standard for Linux hard disk encryption. By providing a standard on-disk-format, it facilitates compatibility among distributions and offers secure management of multiple user passwords. In contrast to existing solutions, LUKS stores all necessary setup information in the partition header, enabling users to transport or migrate their data. LUKS was designed according to the TKS1 template for secure key setup, closely resembling the structure recommended in the TKS1 paper, and adding metadata for cipher setup management and support for multiple keys/passphrases
Highlights
- Standardized on-disk-format for Linux disk encryption
- Supports secure management of multiple user passwords
- Stores setup information in partition header for easy data migration
- Designed based on the TKS1 template for secure key setup
- Provides metadata for cipher setup management
- Enables use of multiple keys or passphrases
Platforms
- Linux
Languages
- English