encrypted Linux multi-boot USB-stick
 

Hello forum

I would like to build a multi-boot USB-stick with different encrypted(software) Linux-ISO's.

And if possible, with an encrypted folder with some tools. The content of the tools-folder
should be decryptable under Windows as well.

As I understand, this could be achieved with some few Linux-distros which load everything
into initramfs. Like RIPLinux does, but it's not maintained anymore and not the distro
of choice.


What is the best approach to achieve that goal?


Thank's a lot for any feedback!!

John


PS 1:
Probably the main reason for encrypting this multi-boot USB-stick is, that i often forget to unplug my sticks and then my co-workers start to play with it.


PS 2:
USB-drive with hw-encryption is an option, but not my first... (too large, too extensive, and some of them too unreliable)

Hello John99
Rather than encrypt the device, which I doubt will have the result you want anyway, why not simply add a password to GRUB on that device so it can only boot if the user knows your password?

Another thought is that you should keep better control of your USB devices, but an added layer of security is not a bad idea.