Application-based file encryption

Application-based file encryption encrypts files created or modified with specific applications (for example, Microsoft Word). A policy defines a list of applications for which file encryption is executed automatically. Application-based file encryption extends to all Secured Folders. In addition, your security officer can exclude specific locations from encryption. To find out which locations on your computer are encrypted, see the Policies tab in the preference pane.

  • New files created with specific apps are encrypted automatically.
  • Files modified with specific apps are encrypted automatically.
  • If you have the key for an encrypted file, you can read and modify the content.
  • If you do not have the key for an encrypted file, you cannot read its content.
  • If you access an encrypted file from a computer where File Encryption is not installed, you cannot read its content.
  • If you access an encrypted file with an application that is not defined in your policy, you cannot read its content.