https://www.pistack.xyz/tags/dm-crypt/ Recent content in Dm-Crypt on Pi Stack Hugo en-us Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.pistack.xyz/posts/2026-05-23-self-hosted-linux-native-filesystem-encryption-fscrypt-vs-ecryptfs-vs-dm-crypt/ Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.pistack.xyz/posts/2026-05-23-self-hosted-linux-native-filesystem-encryption-fscrypt-vs-ecryptfs-vs-dm-crypt/ <p>Filesystem encryption is a cornerstone of self-hosted data security. Whether you are protecting sensitive configuration files, encrypting home directories, or securing database volumes, choosing the right encryption approach matters. Linux offers three primary filesystem encryption technologies: <strong>fscrypt</strong> (per-directory native encryption), <strong>eCryptfs</strong> (stacked per-file encryption), and <strong>dm-crypt/LUKS</strong> (full block-device encryption).</p>