FileVault
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FileVault
FileVault · N/A · FileVault · FYL-vault · macOS FileVault · FileVault 2 · Digital Security · encryption · macos · diskDigital SecuritymacOS FileVault FileVault 2/FYL-vault/
Also known as: macOS FileVault, FileVault 2
Last updated August 9, 2026
Definition
FileVault is macOS full-disk encryption that protects data at rest with your login password and recovery key.
Real-World Example
Enabling FileVault before traveling with a MacBook protects files if the laptop is stolen powered off.
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