How to password protect my documents?
What is data encryption and how to password protect my documents?
Throughout this site, we have tried to enlighten you about security tools and practices, which will help you, keep your computer safe. The best approach in keeping your computer safe is to use security tools, which will layer your protection. This may seem complicated and more work than it's worth but once you have it all in place, there is only maintenance to worry about. Maintenance in this case refers to updating your security software with any new updates available. This small task will pay off in the long run. In this section, we will discuss data encryption.
Even when using the layering approach, there is always the possibility that a hacker or cracker will still find a whole in your Armour and start snooping around or worse in the data you have stored on your PC. If this ever happens, you will be happy that you have taken the extra step to encrypt your important documents, which gives the hacker yet another obstacle to overcome. Encrypting files or directories is also a good practice when sharing a computer to keep prying eyes out. How would you feel if you did happen to get a computer virus and then not only did it penetrate your address book but also attached your Resume for all to read?
We are quite often asked, "How to password protect my documents?" Simply stated, Data encryption transforms data into a garbled unreadable state, which ensures that unauthorized eyes cannot make heads or tails out of it. In order to open an encrypted file, the intended recipient or file owner must use a special key or password. We have tried a few different vendors of encryption software and have found, for the most part, they are very user friendly. There are quite a variety of encryption products on the market and some offer free versions for personal use. It's well worth a try and if you have a small home office, it's worth every penny to purchase the software to give yourself that added insurance and peace of mind.
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