Encriptação com VeraCrypt

Contexto

Pretendemos ter um local encriptado onde colocar ficheiros sensíveis.

Solução

Vamos usar VeraCrypt para tal.

Descarregar e Instalar, seguindo as instruções do instalador e desabilitando o Windows Fast Startup:

 

 

1. **Download and Install VeraCrypt:**
   - Visit the VeraCrypt website.
   - Download the installer for your operating system.
   - Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.
2.Create a New Volume**
   - Open VeraCrypt.
   - Click "Create Volume."
   - Select "Create an encrypted file container" and click "Next."
3. **Volume Type:**
   - Choose "Standard VeraCrypt volume" and click "Next."
4. **Volume Location:**
   - Click "Select File."
   - Choose a location and name for your container file, then click "Save."
   - Click "Next."
5. **Encryption Options:**
   - Choose your preferred encryption and hash algorithms (default options are usually fine).
   - Click "Next."
6. **Volume Size:**
   - Enter the desired size for your volume.
   - Click "Next."
7. **Password:**
   - Enter and confirm a strong password.
   - Click "Next."
8. **Filesystem Format:**
   - Choose the filesystem type (FAT, NTFS, etc.).
   - Move your mouse randomly within the window to generate entropy.
   - Click "Format."
9. **Mount the Volume:**
   - Click "Select File" and choose your container file.
   - Select a drive letter from the list.
   - Click "Mount."
   - Enter your password and click "OK."
10. **Use the Volume:**
    - The volume will appear as a new drive on your system.
    - You can now store files in this encrypted volume.
11. **Dismount the Volume:**
    - In VeraCrypt, select the mounted volume.
    - Click "Dismount."
12. **Accessing the Volume Again:**
    - Open VeraCrypt.
    - Select the drive letter.
    - Click "Select File" and choose your container file.
    - Click "Mount" and enter your password.
That's it! You now have a secure, encrypted volume for storing sensitive data.