[LDCahan]

I was hoping to backup some files on a USB storage device. Is there a way to encrypt these files? Will FileVault work; if so, how? Someone suggested I need to purchase third party software from GPS? Any advice will be appreciated. Thanks

[IEEE1394]

Make an X MB encrypted R/W disk image using DIsk Utility, then store it on the USB Memory "device". This is essentially what FileVault does.

[fulmer]

the read-write encrypted disk image is an excellent way to encrypt files.

[LDCahan]

Originally Posted by IEEE1394

Make an X MB encrypted R/W disk image using DIsk Utility, then store it on the USB Memory "device". This is essentially what FileVault does.

Thanks! I got it to work!

[bborofka]

Does anyone know where they key is stored for encrypted disk images, or how the encryption works?

[sushiism]

the password is in your keychain, delete it there if you want it to ask every time you mount it