# VeraCrypt - Free Open source disk encryption with strong security for the Paranoid
VeraCrypt is free open-source disk encryption software for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. In case an attacker forces you to reveal the password, VeraCrypt provides plausible deniability. In contrast to file encryption, data encryption performed by VeraCrypt is real-time (on-the-fly), automatic, transparent, needs very little memory, and does not involve temporary unencrypted files.
Keywords: encryption, security

Documentation Security Requirements and Precautions Additional Security Requirements and Precautions

# Additional Security Requirements and Precautions

In addition to the requirements and precautions described in this chapter (Security Requirements and Precautions), you must follow and keep in mind the security requirements, precautions, and limitations listed in the following chapters and sections:

- How to Back Up Securely
- Limitations
- Security Model
- Security Requirements and Precautions Pertaining to Hidden Volumes
- Plausible Deniability

See also: Digital Signatures