Opened 17 years ago
Last modified 10 years ago
#1765 closed enhancement
Encrypted virtual disk — at Initial Version
| Reported by: | Michael Brown | Owned by: | |
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| Component: | virtual disk | Version: | VirtualBox 1.6.2 |
| Keywords: | encryption | Cc: | |
| Guest type: | other | Host type: | other |
Description
Can VirtualBox encrypt virtual disks. The code is all out there, and well understood. Linux drivers for example exist to use a pass phrase to encrypt block devices. I wonder if that could be integrated into VirtualBox so that all guests running on any host can benefit.
One use case for VirtualBox is when using a work laptop for private purposes, say reading email, playing the odd game etc. A good way to do this is to install your favourite OS in a VirtualBox, and to encrypt it in-case of loss or even worse, an audit! This way you avoid the potential problems of installing your own software on a work machine.
So, possible? Probable?
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