Mac Tales

Truecrypt is an excellent open source security program providing cross platform virtual encrypted disks for Windows and Linux; but what about Mac OS X?

The Truecrypt developers do have a Mac version in the pipeline, however today you can create mountable encrypted virtual disks using nothing more than OS X (10.3 and above).

Here’s how:

1. Go to Applications/Utilities, open Disk Utility, then select New Image
2. Give it a name, select a volume size and encryption method (AES-128 is a good choice)
3. Click Create, and you will be asked to provide a password for the volume.

HINT: Use something long and non-dictionary. I use phrases rather than single words, these are easier to remember, and harder to crack eg: 7SunnyDaysIs1SunnyWeek.