Software Protects Computer Files from Theft

    /24-7PressRelease.com/ - Digitally locked files are useless until the digital lock is removed - meaning that no matter how some one gets a copy of a user’s data (even if they steal the hard drive right out of the machine) the contents are protected.

Many users do not realize that they are sitting ducks for data theft. “Go to any airport and observe all the travelers carrying laptops, often filled with sensitive corporate data (sales information and proprietary documents) and personal information (bank account numbers, passwords, and so on). If a laptop is stolen it only takes minutes for a hacker to lay all this information bare – even if the user has set passwords and operating system security.” Says Denis Hilchie of EasyCipher Software.

For home computer users Mr. Hilchie remarks that “Many users leave very juicy bits of information on their home computers. If that computer is stolen the thief not only has a machine to hawk at the local pawn shop, but also bank account information and login passwords to commit identity theft - which could be far more lucrative.”

According to Mr. Hilchie even small to medium size companies with reasonable computer infrastructure are at risk as they “Often keep offsite backups at a designated employee’s home. Should one of those backups fall into the wrong hands the entire company’s records (accounting, customer lists, marketing plans, technical information) are completely exposed.”

Mr. Hilchie explains that “Typical computer security consists of a login password. What users do not realize is that the data is still sitting on the hard drive unprotected. Once a hacker gets past the login password, which is quite easy with your machine all apart on a work bench, all the files can be readily exposed.“ Mr Hilchie goes on to explain that “EasyCipher directly digitally locks the target files at the lowest level. There is no way around it as the original data is shredded in the digital locking process. In bypassing your login and screen saver password all a thief would find is EasyCipher protected files filled with gibberish that will not reveal the original contents.”

“By taking this approach users can relax about data that is taken offsite or stored on a computer that goes missing. Data security becomes less about physically guarding storage devices and more about using digital locks on sensitive files.” Says Mr. Hilchie “And I think most users will find that digitally locking data is easier and less costly than physical security.”

For additional information users should visit the http://www.EasyCipher.com web site and check out the free on-line download of the 30 day trial version.

About EasyCipher Software

EasyCipher Software is based in Toronto, Canada and has been selling the 2048 bit kryoc encryption engine since 1999. 2004 marks the packaging of kryoc with an easy to use drag and drop Windows interface for release to the end user market.

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