<ul><li>FileVault only encrypts data when the Mac is powered off or locked, leaving data vulnerable when the system is in use.</li><li>HDDs and SSDs require different data destruction methods, with macOS lacking a proper secure deletion feature in recent versions.</li><li>An app called VaultSort addresses these gaps by providing proper DOD-standard secure deletion and individual file encryption.</li><li>The app allows for selective encryption of files or directories with strong encryption, catering to non-technical users' needs.</li></ul>

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