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FileVault

FileVault full-disk encryption uses XTS-AES-128 encryption with a 256-bit key to help prevent unauthorized access to the information on your startup disk.

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  • Free
  • Proprietary

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  • Mac  Bundled with Mac OS X
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  • Developed by

    US flagApple
  • Licensing

    Proprietary and Free product.
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  • Supported Languages

    • English

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What is FileVault?

FileVault is a method of using encryption with volumes on Mac computers. Encryption and decryption are performed on the fly.

FileVault 2 uses full disk, XTS-AES 128 encryption to help keep your data secure. Using FileVault 2, you can encrypt the contents of your entire drive.