Archive:Docs/Drafts/CryptoGuide

Documentation Summary:

Purpose: How to implement and manage encryption in the Linux environment.

Audience: Individuals who are familiar with the Fedora file system structure. Individuals who are unfamiliar with encryption.

Approach: Explain basic principles; explain one principle at a time; do not assume familiarity with any Linux/UNIX-specific terminology or concepts.

Assumptions: The reader has a default installation of Fedora which includes the desktop components. The reader has a user account with the default settings. The reader does have access to the root password. The user does not have a degree in Computer Science.

Related Documents:

Lead Writer: EricChristensen, PatrickErnzer, PaulFrields

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= Security Guide =

Table of Contents
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 * 4.5 Secure Shell (SSH)
 * 6. Passphrase Maintenance
 * 9. Basic Hardening Guide
 * Appendix A - Encryption Standards

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Future Topics to Cover

 * eCryptfs Disk Encryption Solution