Re: Partially encrypted backup?
Hello,
On 06/05/13 18:15, Hendrik Boom wrote:
> I'm currently using rdiff-backup onto removable USB drives for backup. I
> don not encrypt them now because I'm terrified of losing the encryption
> key and hence losing access to my backups.
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> I'm planning to trade backup drives with an acquaintance for off-site
> backups. I trust her, but I don't trust not every random person who
> lives in her house or visits.
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> Is there any way of doing the backup partially encrypted so that files
> are encrypted only if not world-readable?
I have gone through similar thoughts:
if you trust her, them just by her a box with concreted lock in such a way
the backups not need to be encrypted.
An other idea would be put in the box a small computer with a big hard drive
and ssh you backup to it (and hide the box near a kind a honey pot).
Jerome
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