Encryption

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This window contains special settings for zip file password protection. The button is available only for full, incremental and differential backup types.

 

 

Encryption method

 

No encryption

The zip files created are not protected by password for unauthorized access.

 

Zip(2) compatible encryption

This is the standard Zip 2.0 encryption: an older encryption technique that provides relatively weak security compared to AES encryption. Zip 2.0 encryption format cannot provide protection from individuals with access to specialized password recovery tools. Its advantage over AES encryption is the compatibility with all third party zip applications.

 

AES encryption(*)

This is the Advanced Encryption Standard, the best choice in zip protection, but recognized only by the latest version of third party zip applications.

Backup4all supports AES encryption in three different strengths:

·128 bit (strong) - size of the encryption key is 128 bits. This provides significantly better security than standard zip 2.0 encryption.
·192 bit (stronger) - size of the encryption key is 192 bits
·256 bit (strongest) - size of the encryption key is 256 bits. This is the strongest encryption method for zip files and it provides the best security.

 

 

Password

 

New password

Manually enter the password you want to use for your zip files in this field

 

Confirm new password

Re-enter the password in this field to avoid typing errors.

 

Old password

This field is enabled only when the backup job already has a password. You can change the password only if you enter the old one in this field. This way only the owner of the backup will be allowed to change the password.

 

The system makes it possible to set different passwords for the same backup job, so the backup may contain zip files with different passwords.

 

Tips:

·when choosing a password, it is recommended that you use a combination of letters and numbers and at least 8 characters.
·Backup4all does not store passwords. Make sure that you remember all passwords that have been used for a backup job, or you will not be able to restore your files.