Attacking and Defending Full Disk Encryption

Attacking and Defending Full Disk Encryption

Explore full disk encryption vulnerabilities and defense strategies in this 53-minute conference talk from BSidesLV 2013. Delve into management, forensics, memory verification, and encryption deployment techniques. Examine real-world scenarios, including a two-story family case and breakthrough methods for breaking encryption. Learn about user convenience settings, physical access risks, and the balance between usability and security. Discover best practices for preboot authentication, disabling DMA interfaces and standby modes, password reset policies, and backup strategies. Gain insights on independent verification and engage in a Q&A session to enhance your understanding of full disk encryption security.