FileVault

FileVault is a data encryption feature developed by Apple to protect user data in macOS.Encrypt Mac data with FileVault, Apple Support. Accessed 2021-10-01. It was first introduced in 2003 as part of Mac OS X 10.3 (Panther).Apple Previews Mac OS X “Panther”, Apple Computer. 2003-06-23.
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==Functionality==
When activated, FileVault encrypts the user's home directory (~user) with a 128-bit (AES) , later upgraded to 256-bit with AES-XTS. It can automatically encrypt and decrypt on the fly while the user can continue to use the Mac.How does FileVault encryption work on a Mac?, Apple Support. Accessed 2021-10-01.Volume encryption with FileVault in macOS, Apple Support. 2021-02-18.
==References==
==External links==
*FileVault at Apple (archived 2007-10-11, 2003-10-10)
**Use FileVault to encrypt the startup disk on your Mac at Apple Support (2018-11-30)
**Change FileVault preferences on Mac
***If you can’t turn on FileVault on Mac
***Turn off FileVault encryption on Mac
**Managing FileVault in macOS
***How to use institutional recovery keys with Intel-based Macs
* at Wikipedia
Category:Apple security
Category:Mac OS X
Category:2003 introductions