Encrypting a USB drive
Protecting sensitive data on portable storage is crucial. Thankfully, Ubuntu makes it easy to encrypt your USB stick with LUKS, ensuring your files remain confidential even if the drive is lost or stolen.
How to encrypt a USB stick
Follow these simple steps to encrypt your USB stick:
- Insert your USB stick: Plug your USB stick into an available port on your Ubuntu computer.
- Open Disks: Search for
Disksin your applications. - Identify your USB stick: In the Disks utility, locate your USB stick in the list of storage devices. Double-check you’ve selected the correct drive to avoid accidentally erasing data from your system.
- Unmount the USB stick: If the USB stick is mounted, click the stop button (square icon) next to its name in Disks.
Figure 13.6 – Format Volume
- Format and encrypt: For a new partition or the whole drive, do the following:
- Click the small gear icon below the volume...
