GnuPG / PGP : Secure your files and communication w/advanced encryption
PGP is the famous encryption program by Phil Zimmerman which helps secure your data from eavesdroppers and other risks. GnuPG is a very well-regarded open source implementation of the PGP standard (the actual executable is named gpg). While GnuPG is always free, PGP costs money for some uses.
TrueCrypt
TrueCrypt : Open-Source Disk Encryption Software for Windows and Linux TrueCrypt is an excellent open source disk encryption system. Users can encrypt entire filesystems, which