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A startup key to protect my data 1.0

How to have a fully secure laptop

Step by step installation guide

Edition 1.0


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Abstract
This document is a set of article explaining how to install, configure and use a fully secure Linux environment. This doc are applicable for laptop, desktop as well as for servers.
About the author
Xavier Berger is working as Solution Architect in a telecom company. He is a specialist in Linux and network deployment. Xavier enjoys hiking, geocaching, skiing and spending time with his family. His web site is: http://xberger.free.fr

Preface
1. Document Conventions
1.1. Typographic Conventions
1.2. Pull-quote Conventions
1.3. Notes and Warnings
2. Feedback
1. Introduction
2. Audience
3. Installation
3.1. Prerequisite
3.2. Preparation installation media
3.2.1. Install from CD-Rom
3.2.2. Install from USB Keys - part 1
3.2.3. Preparation of the startup key
3.2.4. Installation from USB Keys - part 2
3.3. Installation
4. Configuration
4.1. Use label for boot partition to simplify the startup key generation
4.2. Add a 'keyfile' on USB key to activate the automatic decryption
4.3. Booting from the main disk instead of startup key
4.4. Create a startup key from a working system
4.5. Backup of the startup key and store it is a safe location
4.6. Restore the startup key into another key
4.7. Store data in a remote location to secure their availability
4.8. Ensure the confidentiality of data stored into the cloud
4.9. Passphrase management
4.10. Add live OS into the usb key
4.11. Online security
4.12. Remove the key after startup
4.13. Two factor authentication
5. Troubleshooting
5.1. Boot in recovery mode
5.2. Manually access to the partition
5.3. Reinstall the secure system and keep data in home directory
6. To go further and improve the security and data integrity
7. References
A. Revision History
Index