Ubuntu’s alternate installation menu is very similar to your standard Ubuntu installation menu.
ecryptfs will hide any files that we store in the private folder when it is not mounted.
The private directory will be automatically mounted when we jump in to our account.
it’s possible for you to download TrueCrypt as Ubuntu deb file from itswebsite.
Once downloaded, unpack the archive and double-hit the installer to initiate the setup.
After installation, you will find TrueCrypt from the menu location: Applications > Accessories > TrueCrypt.
Start by creating a volume that we want to encrypt.
TrueCrypt gives us an option to create a hidden encrypted volume inside another TrueCrypt encrypted volume.
You should copy sensitive looking files that youdo not wantto hide to the outer volume.
These files act as a decoy when people force you to reveal the outer volume password.
A new file will be created.
If you choose an existing file, it will be overwritten.
So give a unique name for your TrueCrypt volume file.
you could choose different levels of encryption.
set the volume size and see to it you provide enough space for non-encrypted volume space.
TrueCrypt advise us to use at least 20 characters for our password.
Choose a password that is easy to remember and not easy to guess.
Move your mouse as randomly as possible within the Volume Creation Wizard window at least for 30 seconds.
The longer you move the mouse, the better.
This significantly increases the cryptographic strength of the encryption keys (which increases security).
TrueCrypt will automatically mount the encrypted drive as a virtual encrypted disk.
Now we shall setup the hidden volume.
Choose a suitable hard drive format for the hidden volume.
We have the option to make this hidden volume to be compatible with other platforms.
