Encrypting/securing data before backing up to the cloud

[soccer97]

What is a safe way to secure my privacy/file security when uploading it to the cloud (AWS). Box and Dropbox are used occasionally. I already tried Kaspersky's containers back when PURE 3.0 was the stable version. It ended up with throwing an error and being unable to open the encrypted container. After losing a HDD full of data recently (my stupidity for failing to frequently backup), I am looking for a viable option for daily or every 2-3 days backup solution. I have unlimited space essentially as there was a sign up promotion months ago.

I am somewhat aware of Boxcryptor (but the free version has a good bit of limitations correct?). I would use an external HDD - but seriously am unable to afford it at the moment or in the near future.

Any suggestions?

If Boxcryptor is suggested - is there a dummies guide to it?

Also, - the internal drive that failed was WD (OEM type kit from Amazon). It has a few months remaining under warranty. Would you suggest an RMA or leave it alone?

 

[Deleted member 178]

Im usig GPG4Win, encrypt the file and then upload it.

 

[Bergo]

I'm using Allway Sync Aes encrpyting method and upload files in the cloud.

 

[antreas]

boxcryptor just download it and the program will automatic create a folder on your hard drive and all the stuff you upload in the folder will be automatic encrypted and upload on dropbox. or your service...

 

[_CyberGhosT_]

*Other
Cloning is the way to go (for me).
I don't encrypt because I have no chance of the drive being leaked or hacked. I store it myself in a fire resistant safe. If I were utilizing the cloud for Drive backups, 100% encrypt before hand.
I don't have the multitude of upload/download issues that can make cloud backups a hassle, service failier due to routers, modems, cables, weather, ect.
Then you have to worry about access or forgetting passwords, encryption working or not working properly. I could go on and on.
With cloning I have control over the data, no having my data stolen, leaked or lost. I clone on Sundays, I can access my data at any given time with no worries.
I am back up in an instant if I suffer an attack or HD burnout
I like keeping things secure, but simple.
PeAcE

 

[Der.Reisende]

*Other
Cloning is the way to go (for me).
I don't encrypt because I have no chance of the drive being leaked or hacked. I store it myself in a fire resistant safe. If I were utilizing the cloud for Drive backups, 100% encrypt before hand.
I don't have the multitude of upload/download issues that can make cloud backups a hassle, service failier due to routers, modems, cables, weather, ect.
Then you have to worry about access or forgetting passwords, encryption working or not working properly. I could go on and on.
With cloning I have control over the data, no having my data stolen, leaked or lost. I clone on Sundays, I can access my data at any given time with no worries.
I am back up in an instant if I suffer an attack or HD burnout
I like keeping things secure, but simple.
PeAcE

+1

Manual backup once in a month at least, on two eHDDs (non-encrypted), once folder structure is set up, it's pretty easy to drag and drop files to them, with Windows (10 for me) asking to overwrite / skip existing files to prevent duplicates.
Using OneDrive seldom, for quick moving files from laptop and main PC (always searching for my USB stick ).

 

[Kate_L]

I use ownCloud and all the files are encrypted with gpg4win.

 

[Jrs30]

My vote was for third option! For I do not use any! I send my file without encrypting because I can access anywhere without problems, have no important file in the cloud (using Google Drive), my password is strong, two-step verification! most important documents not are sent to the cloud! I have many passwords, do not send any to cloud, I'm not in any corner (only in my mind), send, photos, videos, music, documents ... I am confident in the security of Google services, and also because I like to access my files anywhere (with my device and a secure network)

 

[BoraMurdar]

Although I upload my important stuff to MEGA, with end-to-end encryption, I like to encrypt some most important ones offline using AESCrypt and then upload them to cloud

 

[orangenbaumblatt]

I think Cryptomator is worth a try. It's like Boxcryptor but open source and without an account. The only downside for me is that it creates a virtual drive with WebDAV which is for me not as user friendly as the driver based virtual HDD by Boxcryptor.

 

[Mineria]

I'm using Acronis True Image for offline backups and OneDrive for the rest.

 

[soccer97]

*Other
Cloning is the way to go (for me).
I don't encrypt because I have no chance of the drive being leaked or hacked. I store it myself in a fire resistant safe. If I were utilizing the cloud for Drive backups, 100% encrypt before hand.
I don't have the multitude of upload/download issues that can make cloud backups a hassle, service failier due to routers, modems, cables, weather, ect.
Then you have to worry about access or forgetting passwords, encryption working or not working properly. I could go on and on.
With cloning I have control over the data, no having my data stolen, leaked or lost. I clone on Sundays, I can access my data at any given time with no worries.
I am back up in an instant if I suffer an attack or HD burnout
I like keeping things secure, but simple.
PeAcE

IMHO, this is an ideal option - and until recently a good bit or organizations used "tapes" for backups - every day. Deleted a file- know the date? We can research it and may can retrieve it manually from the physical media. I am just pretty limited on the funding - especially right now. Once the basics are taken care of- then I may get some discretionary spending.

I agree. WIth over 200+ million email account passwords stolen recently - I really don't know about using the cloud especially for FDE/cloning without encryption. It would also be nice to have a "nightly backup" using a desktop client in the background that backed up new or changed files, and automatically encrypted them. I have the cloud storage space already. Can't purchase the physical media at the moment.

 

[Ink]

Portable external 2TB HDDs are relatively cheap with USB 3.x.

 

[Atlas147]

No encryption because important files are in a hard drive and not in the cloud. To be the cloud is for ease of having files and folders throughout all my devices and I feel that adding encryption to the files would make them less accessible to myself.

 

[soccer97]

Im usig GPG4Win, encrypt the file and then upload it.

Thanks. Do you just do the general download (containing Kleopatra and some other stuff) or the slim version?

 

[Deleted member 178]

general version

 

[R2D2]

Pretty old thread. But thought of adding my tuppence here.

I have begun to appreciate Duplicati as my cloud backup software. It is open source and works pretty well. It does have some bumps every now and then (it's a beta) but nothing that cannot be resolved. I use it encrypt and backup my core data to Amazon Drive, Mega, PCloud, Google Drive and OneDrive

 

[Itachi Sempai]

i use veracrypt to encrypt large amounts of data and back them up...