Source: luks-fs-mgr Section: admin Priority: optional Maintainer: StarlingX Developers Build-Depends: debhelper-compat (= 13), libjson-c-dev Standards-Version: 4.5.1 Homepage: https://www.starlingx.io Package: luks-fs-mgr Architecture: any Depends: ${misc:Depends}, ${shlibs:Depends}, systemd Description: Luks encryption service manager The Luks Encryption Service Manager operates as an essential component during the boot process and host unlocking, serving as a critical safeguard for data on StarlingX. This service is responsible for managing the creation, configuration, and utilization of encrypted volumes, all in accordance with the Linux Unified Key Setup (LUKS) standard. Its functionality is driven by the information provided in the luks_config.json file, which acts as a blueprint for configuring the encryption process. Upon startup, the service reads the luks_config.json file to extract crucial parameters, such as the vault file path, volume size, volume name, and mounting path. If the service detects that the encryption volume is already open, it unseals it. This step ensures a seamless experience for users, as they can quickly access their encrypted data without redundant processes. However, if the encryption volume is not open, the service dynamically creates one based on the parameters defined in the JSON configuration. It initializes the vault file using random data, then proceeds to set up the LUKS encryption mechanism and unseals the newly created volume. To ensure the highest level of security, the Luks Encryption Service Manager employs error handling and logging mechanisms, enabling administrators to monitor and troubleshoot any issues that may arise.