Use login password for encrypted external drive?

[Crash Davis]

Is there any benefit to using separate encryption passwords for every external drive I (right click) encrypt?

I've just been using my login password and checking the box to save it in Keychain so I don't have to enter it when I reboot.

Thanks.

 

[Weaselboy]

I suppose in theory having a separate password is better because if someone was able to figure out the single password they would gave access to all the drives, where with separate passwords that would not be the case.

That said, I use the same for all drives just because it is easier for me to remember. I used a fairly complex password I doubt anybody would ever be able to figure out anyway.