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title: "Introduction"
slug: "filesystem-encryption-for-linux-introduction"
updated: 2026-04-01T08:09:11Z
published: 2025-07-24T09:22:05Z
canonical: "support.fortanix.com/filesystem-encryption-for-linux-introduction"
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# Introduction

The Fortanix Filesystem Encryption for Linux delivers a powerful solution to safeguard your data by combining state-of-the-art encryption technology with sophisticated key and policy management. Using the open-source **Gocryptfs** framework, this solution ensures that your Linux filesystem is encrypted with a high degree of precision and control.

*For more information, refer to*[*Filesystem Encryption for Linux - Introduction*](https://fortanix.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/28827836238868-Filesystem-Encryption-for-Linux-Introduction).