Nowadays, for many computer users, the issue of data security is an urgent issue. This is especially true for removable usb media, which can contain files with important information and which are easy to lose (accidentally lose, leave). To protect such data from prying eyes, there are many utilities on the cryptographic market, both paid and free. The most popular ones are briefly discussed in this article.
Instructions
Step 1
TrueCrypt. The most widely used encryption program in the world. Allows on-the-fly encryption of containers, partitions and entire disks. Distributed under a free license. Open source. Has a graphical interface. Cross-platform implementation (Windows, Linux, Mac). Supports all modern encryption algorithms. If necessary, you can create a double password area in case the user is forced to disclose the password. Can work without installation. Has rich functionality.
Step 2
DiskCryptor. Free and open source software. Provides transparent encryption of partitions, external USB drives, CD / DVD images. Differs in high productivity. Supported on Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista, Server 2008, 7, Server 2008 R2. Support for hotkeys, automounts, keyfiles, dynamic disks. Has some functionality limitations.
Step 3
FreeOTFE. Free freeware on-the-fly encryption utility. Allows you to create a virtual disk with transparent data encryption. Supported by Windows and Windows Mobile operating systems. Supports modern encryption and hashing algorithms. Open source. Authentication capability using smart cards. Differs in the simplicity of the interface.
Step 4
BestCrypt. A paid product with a commercial license for creating an encrypted virtual container on the fly. The virtual disk is used like a regular disk partition. Supports hidden containers that are guaranteed to be undetectable, paging file encryption. The set also includes a utility for guaranteed information destruction. Supported by Windows 4.x, NT, Linux 2.4+, MS-DOS operating systems.
