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Security: desktop files vs cloud notes

Cloud notes and desktop files have different attack surfaces. Understand both before deciding where sensitive work belongs.

Kition Team·Apr 11, 2026·1 min read

Threat model

  • Cloud: phishing, vendor breach, compliance gaps → full leak
  • Local: lost laptop, unencrypted disk, unencrypted backup → your scope

What you should still do locally

  • Full-disk encryption (FileVault / BitLocker)
  • Git-push the vault to an encrypted remote
  • Include .kition/ in backups
  • Rotate API keys periodically
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