You would like to encrypt one of your important spreadsheets, but you want all other files on your hard drive to be normally readable. What type of Windows encryption can be applied to this single file?
A) PGP
B) NTFS
C) EFS
D) BitLocker
E) Do you really need to encrypt your Stargate SG-1 episode guide?
The answer: C) EFS
The Windows Encrypting File System (EFS) can be used to encrypt specific files or directories on your hard drive. As with any other encryption system, make sure you have a backup of the key!
And, of course, your SG-1 guide must never fall into the hands of the System Lords.
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Want to know more? Watch “Managing Devices.”The Windows operating system includes a number of security features to secure users, files, and other content. In this video, you’ll learn about local users and groups, UAC, NTFS vs. share permissions, and much more. |