Best way to secure important files in your computer

[FloydSteven]

hi peeps, just wanna ask. i want to protect some really important soft copy documents in my computer and its copies in my back up drive. what do you think is the best way to do this? the only thing i can think of right now is using winrar with password but are the better ways to do it? are there software out there which can do this job? pls help thanks

[ambiff]

As the expert, I can assist. Together we can come to a right answer.

[Triathlon Guy]

Try using Kruptos 2 Professional http://download.cnet.com/Kruptos-2-Professional/3000-2092_4-10446164.html

[islekimp]

...a open source solution which has worked for several of my clients, who actualy had files stolen but could not be opened so it did it job

 

unfortunate, the worst case secenrio is you have what ever files get stolen and if people have a want to get to it they will try, the solution is that those who get to the file not be able to open and read it

 

 

well one you can do this all manually or attempt to a script to do it for you

 

 

the open source software is call truecrypt, it encypts files, folders etc, password protect then after that if you like you can rar it and password protect that

 

 

there are a few other ways, but from a simple stand point of view that maybe your best luck, let us know if you find anything else

[Braith]

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[sample101]

Using winrar with password is sufficient enought for your needs as it serves two purpose: compress the files and encrypt them with a password.

[evilkneivil9]

Kruptos 2 Professional as mentioned by Triathlon Guy is a good program

[sleep_heavy]

Kruptos 2 Professional as mentioned by Triathlon Guy is a good program

 

the greatest rule of safety Is BACKUP BACKUP BACKUP and if you forget that always remember TO BACK UP your files

that said... I agree with the gentlemen postings above... but to add to the repertoir of choices... try looking into these guys... they are free and good for day to day living

 

http://www.gnupg.org/

true crypt

http://www.truecrypt.org/

7zip

http://www.7zip.com/

AxCrypt

http://www.axantum.com/AxCrypt/Default.html

[jigger69]

My advise to secure your files from data loss or data theft is to make a backup copy. If you're using windows 8 or below you can make your profile private rather than public so that your acct can only be the one that can access your file. You can also try diff paid or open source apps that cater encryption. The higher the encryption the better.

 

[CoffeMate]

For me, I would simply use winrar and password protect it, then rename the extension from .rar to .jpg then add a couple of dummy jpeg (or other files) then winrar them together again w/ different password. That would be more than sufficient to secure it. I also use cloud services (dropbox) to backup my file.

[Google]

look at it in two angles:

 

first is you have to protect it against unauthorized use. the second is you have to protect it if your storage fails.

what you can do is to have it rarred with password and store it in a free cloud environment. talking about microsoft skydrive, google drive or dropbox.

 

but if you want better protection before putting it in a cloud storage environment, you would have to encrypt it. truecrypt is one of the best and free opensource encrypting software.

Edited November 26, 2013 by Google

[Mr.UnderControl]

Sir wut i do is like this

 

http://www.guidingtech.com/2241/hide-files-inside-jpeg-gif-png-images/

 

Follow mo lang sir, let me know if u have questions.. mganda xia tpos idrag or OPEN mo lang sa WINRAR din ung JPEG file na OUTPUT mo, easy and Tricky

 

CHEERS!

 

[xerus]

look at it in two angles:

 

first is you have to protect it against unauthorized use. the second is you have to protect it if your storage fails.

what you can do is to have it rarred with password and store it in a free cloud environment. talking about microsoft skydrive, google drive or dropbox.

 

but if you want better protection before putting it in a cloud storage environment, you would have to encrypt it. truecrypt is one of the best and free opensource encrypting software.

 

Agree.. store in cloud environment..

[daga]

encrypting data is the most secure way