If you have an Intel SSD you can use the tools on their site to do the same (intended for PC, but they boot fine on a Mac). No need to set a password but you st

If you have an Intel SSD you can use the tools on their site to do the same (intended for PC, but they boot fine on a Mac). No need to set a password but you still need to do the tricky power cycle thing where you disconnect the drive momentarily after power up. Easy on a Mac Pro so use that if you have access to one.