: Encrypts an entire non-system partition (such as a USB flash drive or hard drive).
: Creates a virtual encrypted disk within a single file that can be "mounted" as a real disk drive.
VeraCrypt: A Comprehensive Overview VeraCrypt is a free, open-source disk encryption software based on the discontinued TrueCrypt 7.1a. It is widely used to create secure, encrypted environments for sensitive data across Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms. Core Functionalities
VeraCrypt provides three primary methods for data protection:
