Best software to encrypt data before uploading to cloud?

[jeevan_500]

Which is the best software using to encrypt data before uploading to cloud? And also explain why do you think it's the best!

 

[Raul90]

I use AxCrypt for quick encryption. Casual encryption always with WinRAR. Here are some links for your perusal. The guys will be able to share some info later.

Best Free Encryption Utility for Cloud Storage
http://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-encryption-utility-for-cloud-storage


How to Encrypt Your Data for Cloud Storage
http://www.cloudwards.net/how-to-encrypt-your-data-for-cloud-storage/

Encrypting with CloudFogger
http://thehackernews.com/2014/01/how-to-encrypt-your-files-before.html

5 Ways To Securely Encrypt Your Files In The Cloud
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/5-ways-to-securely-encrypt-your-files-in-the-cloud/

Spohos SafeGuard 6.1
http://www.sophos.com/en-us/products/safeguard-encryption.aspx

EncFS
http://www.howtogeek.com/121737/how-to-encrypt-cloud-storage-on-linux-and-windows-with-encfs/

KGpg - Encryption Tool
https://www.kde.org/applications/utilities/kgpg/

 

[Ink]

Another service, called BoxCryptor with Free or Paid options, https://www.boxcryptor.com

I recommend watching to understand How It Works -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLpXETg9wWM

 

[jeevan_500]

How to use AxCrypt? Can you kindly provide tutorial

..But BoxCryptor is not a free service

 

[Raul90]

Here are some for you:

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/threads/encrypting-with-axcrypt.344098/#post-2207464

http://www.axantum.com/AxCrypt/Tips.html

http://tiptopsecurity.com/how-to-use-axcrypt-to-encrypt-and-secure-the-files-on-your-computer/

http://www.techfleece.com/2011/06/21/how-to-encrypt-individual-files-and-folders-using-axcrypt/

http://searchsecurity.techtarget.co...How-to-use-AxCrypt-for-simple-file-encryption

http://www.techsupportforum.com/3399-how-to-encrypt-individual-files-and-folders-using-axcrypt/

My friends are using BoxCryptor and says it is good and secure. Not free but manageable.. Well I too am fond of freeware but there are some good views about it. There is a freeware version of BoxCryptor. See here,

https://www.boxcryptor.com/en/download

You can checkout this also,

Alternatives to Boxcryptor is you fancy...

http://dottech.org/102851/boxcrypto...ync-3-free-cloud-storage-encryption-programs/

CryptSync
http://stefanstools.sourceforge.net/CryptSync.html

Cloudfogger
http://www.cloudfogger.com/en/

Good luck

 

[Ink]

@jeevan_500 I've used it before and was free, the paid options provide more features.

 

[Raul90]

@jeevan_500 I've used it before and was free, the paid options provide more features.

@jeevan, Huracan is correct there, there is free version for personal use. If you need more features then there are more options for you on their pricing.

 

[jeevan_500]

ok thanks for the info any more suggestion

 

[Raul90]

Glad we could help. Share some of your experiences when you have selected one that suited your needs or as you go on towards trying and then selecting if you can so other's who may be interested may get a thing or two from it

 

[jeevan_500]

i liked the AxCrypt software because the it is open source

 

[Moose]

Secure Folders Free

http://securefoldersfree.com/

 

[Rahadian Putra]

I'm not planning to reviving and old thread, as for OP I'd recommend boxcryptor or axcrypt (I'm using axcrypt on my personal computer)
As for secure folders free, apparently my norton doesn't like it

Spoiler

 

[Moose]

Did you try softpedia.com that is where, I download from mystuff/software from!

http://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Security-Related/Secure-Folders.shtml

 

[scot]

I would advice Truecrypt 7.1a. There is a perception that some vulnerability is found, but that is in respect to system encryption. If you are using Dropbox this should be the best choice, though the development has been stopped.

 

[hjlbx]

TrueCrypt now lives on as the open-source VeraCrypt. There are a lot of enhancements and security patches to the original TrueCrypt. If you wish to encrypt system partitions or volumes then you should check it out...otherwise, it is probably not what you want. A Google search for VeraCrypt will get you to the site quickly.

You can create a container with VeraCrypt, add files to it, and they will be encrypted. You can also configure encrypted backups, but that requires a backup app.

In any case, not all encryption apps do the same thing; some encrypt only partitions or volumes, others are limited to files, some in-between, etc.

From your original post it appears to me that you are either looking to encrypt files in batches, single files only, or both.

When it comes to encryption software I find that the choice is even more personal than selecting an AV - as encryption software can be quite quirky in regards to the user interface, the steps taken to perform encryption, system compatibility, etc.

You've already been given really good advice/options - so now you have to choose a few and then try them out.

NOTE: If what you are really looking for is automatic encrypted back-up, then there are online/cloud options
as well as apps. There is Duplicati. Others can be found by Google search "Automatic encrypted
backup."

 

[zbc1]

Axcrypt is good.

 

[scot]

Hi @hjlbx,
Thankyou for your views on Truecrypt.
Veracrypt is nothing but a copy of Truecrypt, everything is based on Truecrypt. A little bit enhancement does not give Veracrypt a go at all. When Truecrypt is more than enough then why go for an alternative, which is totally based on Truecrypt. Basically it comes to the trust factor and my choice is Truecrypt.
One thing it stands above most in its class is that we are absolutely sure that Truecrypt does not have a backdoor.
Cloud Encryption is totally a different thing and there are lot of options available.

 

[hjlbx]

I understand what you are saying...

TrueCrypt, despite all the drama from its developers and its supposed "nuclear meltdown," is still OK in my opinion...

 

[Bergo]

Try Duplicati

http://www.duplicati.com/

Video Tutorial:

 

[jeevan_500]

thanks for the reply friends i am using this https://viivo.com/