Securing iSCSI targets with Truecrypt encryption.
Securing iSCSI targets with Truecrypt encryption.
Setting up an iSCSI target on your Synology NAS with Truecrypt seems secure, but here are some points to consider:
1. There’s no fundamental security flaw in using Truecrypt with iSCSI. The main concern lies in how the data is handled during transmission.
2. Encryption occurs at the network layer. Data sent to the iSCSI target isn’t encrypted by Truecrypt itself; it relies on the iSCSI protocol’s built-in encryption mechanisms.
3. Using Truecrypt locally on your PC is a practical choice if you prefer control and don’t want to install software on the NAS.
Hello! The Truecrypt project seems to have ended up disappearing. It might be due to developers giving up or some mysterious NSA/Man-In-Black activity, but the latest version before it vanished (Truecrypt 7.1a) is still deemed safe and functional. That’s why I continue using it. Any thoughts? I’m more interested in security advice overall—this isn’t about Truecrypt specifically, just encryption and iSCSI.