The need to protect confidential user data stored on a flash drive does not require additional justification. There are a large number of specialized programs designed to encrypt information. Let's take a look at some of them.
Necessary
- - TrueCrypt;
- - FreeOTFE;
- - MyFolder;
- - AxCrypt;
- - 7-zip;
- - Windows 7 bitlocker
Instructions
Step 1
/ B "class =" colorbox imagefield imagefield-imagelink "> Download and install the most popular TrueCrypt software for power users to encrypt partitions of a removable USB drive or an entire drive. The program is free and freely distributed on the Internet. The popularity of the program is explained by the reliability of information protection, the disadvantages include not the simplest interface of the application
Step 2
Use a simplified version of the TrueCrypt application called FreeOTFE. The program has the ability to create encrypted virtual disks and has a minimalist interface. FreeOTFE is open source and freely distributed on the Internet. Compatible with both 32- and 64-bit versions of Windows, including Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7
Step 3
Enjoy the convenience of using MyFolder, which provides password protection not only on a removable USB drive, but also on a local hard drive. The presence of a special icon in the notification area provides easy access to all protected folders, and the Blowfish encryption algorithm guarantees a speed of operation. The disadvantage of the application is the lack of support for 64-bit versions of the WIndows operating system
Step 4
Take advantage of the encryption capabilities of individual selected files on a removable disk provided by AxCrypt. The file is protected by using the Encrypt item of the file context menu; decryption is performed automatically by double-clicking the mouse and entering the required password. Closing the file results in re-encryption with 128-bit AES
Step 5
Create encrypted archives of the files you want using the most reliable 256-bit AES algorithm with the free 7-zip archiver. A certain inconvenience can be created by the scheme of unzipping the selected files to temporary storage in an unprotected form
Step 6
Use the built-in password protection utility for a removable drive or any of the selected partitions of the Windows 7 Ultimate operating system called BitLocker.
