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Container

Container: A file containing an encrypted file system.

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A file containing an encrypted file system. When a password is entered, the container appears transparently as a normal drive to the user. When the user logs off, the container is closed, and the data are only available in encrypted form.

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The file used by a virtual disk encryption technology to encompass and protect other files. (SP 800-111) (NISTIR)

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Information Assurance Situation in Switzerland and Internationally
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