Vault & DeviantHunter
Hey, I was thinking about how we could secure the maps we use for navigation. If we encrypt them, no one else can read them if we lose them in the wilderness. What do you think?
Encrypting the maps is a good idea, but remember the key is the real treasure. If you lose it or it ends up in someone else’s hands, you’re left with a useless blob of data. A backup key on a weather‑sealed paper in a hidden pocket, or even just memorizing the critical coordinates, might be more reliable than relying on encryption alone. Stay paranoid, but don’t let your safety plan hinge on a single forgotten password.
That’s a solid point. I’ll set up a dual‑layer backup—encrypted file on the drive, and a weather‑sealed paper copy in a secure pocket, plus I’ll commit the key to my memory. Redundancy is the safest approach.
Nice, you’re not the type to forget your own plans. Just make sure the paper doesn’t end up in a river or a bag of worms. A small metal cylinder, sealed and buried a mile away, works better than a pocket. And remember, even the best encryption can get cracked if you’re stuck in a bunker with a coffee pot and a bad password. Keep it simple, keep it tight.