Encrypting External Drives with LUKS: A Beginner's Guide (LVM Not Included)

Introduction # Encrypting your external drive is a great way to protect your data from unauthorized access in case the drive is lost or stolen. LUKS (Linux Unified Key Setup) is a popular disk encryption method that allows you to encrypt your drives with ease. This article will guide you through the process of encrypting an external drive with LUKS and mounting it on your GNU/Linux system.