Common Questions About SensiGuard File Encryption Software
What is file encryption software?
Why do I need to worry about locking files and folders on my PC?
How do I know my sensitive files are really protected with SensiGuard?
Will SensiGuard work on any PC?
Do I need to be a computer expert to install and use SensiGuard?
Do I need to launch SensiGuard every time I want to encrypt a file or folder?
Can I protect my usernames and passwords using SensiGuard?
What is the SensiGuard USB Flash Drive Vault?
How much does the SensiGuard USB Flash Drive Vault cost?
Why do I need to shred my files and folders? Why can’t I just delete them?
What is file encryption software?
File encryption software is your key to locking away the sensitive information stored on your computers, memory sticks, flash drives, etc.
With recent advances that have made SensiGuard possible, individual consumers and small businesses can now have the same level of file and folder encryption protection previously available only to the governments, large corporations, and technology experts. Follow this link to learn more about the different types of encryption programs.
Why do I need to worry about locking files and folders on my PC?
Thousands of people learn the answer each day, when their computer is stolen or their flash drive misplaced. We all store essential, sensitive data in our computers and peripheral devices, usually in unprotected folders. And we can’t afford to lose our identities to thieves when that information falls into the wrong hands. Unfortunately, thieves have figured out that most of us leave sensitive information around for the taking. What has followed is an epidemic of data theft so extensive that computer experts now label it a bigger security threat than even viruses and malware!
How do I know my files and folders are really protected with SensiGuard?
SensiGuard locks folders and files using 256-bit AES encryption, which has been approved by the U.S. Government for protection of classified information up to Top Secret. Click here for more information on the Advanced Encryption Standard.
Will SensiGuard work on any PC?
SensiGuard will encrypt and lock folders and files on any PC running Windows XP, as well as the 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows Vista and Windows 7.
Do I need to be a computer expert to install and use SensiGuard?
Your SensiGuard download and installation is as simple and straightforward as it gets, and so is using the software once it’s installed. Simply right-click on the files or folders you want to secure, and they are automatically encrypted.
Do I need to launch SensiGuard every time I want to encrypt a file or folder?
No, you do not need to launch SensiGuard every time. Files and folders can be locked, unlocked and shredded from outside the application using the right-click menu that appears whenever you right-click on a file or folder name.Here’s how:
- Click on the folder or file that you want to protect.
- Click your right mouse button.
- A SensiGuard pop-out menu appears listing the options available to you.
- Select “Lock”, “Unlock” or “Shred” based on your requirements.
Can I protect all my usernames and passwords using SensiGuard?
Yes you can. Just store all of your passwords in a SensiGuard encrypted folder to keep them out of reach of hackers. Here’s how:
- Create a text file on your computer with a relevant name like “Passwords” or “Login details”.
- Now enter the name of the application/website and your username and password for the application/website. Repeat for each username, password that you want to store in the file. Example:Hotmail – bluesky, password 123
- Once you have entered all the usernames and passwords that you want to store, remember to save the file.
- Browse to the file, right click on the file and select SensiGuard from the menu, then select Lock from the pop-out sub-menu that appears.
- The selected file will be encrypted. When you or someone tries to open the file, SensiGuard will prompt for the password. Since only you know your password, unauthorized users will not be able to view the information in the file.
What is the SensiGuard USB Flash Drive Vault?
It’s the ultimate flash drive security solution, enabling you to store and transfer files and folders on USB flash drives, pen drives and memory cards safely. As an encryption software application that will work only for your USB flash drives and memory cards, it needs to be installed separately. Here’s how:
- Plug-in your USB flash drive to your computer.
- Locate the SensiGuard USB Vault shortcut on your desktop and double click on it. This shortcut was created when you installed SensiGuard.
- The USB setup window is displayed. Select your removable drive and enter a password for the flash drive in the fields provided.
- A secure folder is installed by the software on the flash drive, into which you can drag-and-drop files for instant encryption.
How much does the SensiGuard USB Flash Drive Vault cost?
The USB feature is free and never expires. It is added to your computer when you install SensiGuard. Even if you don’t purchase the full version of SensiGuard after your trial expires, you can continue to create USB vaults forever on an unlimited number of USB drives and safely transport files to/from work, school or home without the need to have SensiGuard on any other computers.
Why do I need to shred my files and folders? Why can’t I just delete them?
It is important to shred electronic documents like tax bank statements, credit card receipts, order confirmations and other documents with sensitive data to protect your personal information. Deleting files is different from shredding them. Files that have been deleted can be recovered from the Windows Recycle Bin whereas shredding files with SensiGuard permanently deletes them. Shredded files can never be recovered.
