Dictionary · NIST SP 800-111

The file used by a virtual disk encryption technology to encompass and protect other files.

The process of encrypting individual files on a storage medium and permitting access to the encrypted data only after proper authentication is provided.

The process of encrypting all the data on the hard disk drive used to boot a computer, including the computer’s operating system, and permitting access to the data only after successful authentication with the full disk encryption product.

A tamper-resistant integrated circuit built into some computer motherboards that can perform cryptographic operations (including key generation) and protect small amounts of sensitive information, such as passwords and cryptographic keys.