Secret Disk is a program focused on the protection of data stored on a personal computer or laptop from unauthorized access and disclosure. When you use this program, the operating system's hard disk partition will be encrypts, meaning that an independent USB port will no longer be needed if you want to start the computer.key and PIN-code. In addition, Secret Disk allows you to encrypt the rest of the hard disk, dynamic disk volumes and various removable media (USB, Flash drives, floppy disks, memory cards for mobile devices, etc.), as well as create virtual images in the form of container files.
In the background while reading encrypted data, decryption is performed, unnoticed by the user, and you cannot be distracted with confidential information in the background. It is also possible to perform encryption automatically. You need a USB key or smart card, as well as a set of PIN codes, to get hidden data. In the present, users have several versions of the program, each of which has its own functionality.
- In such a case, the partition for the system will be encrypted, thus preventing unauthorized people from launching the computer.
- Cardless authentication is possible with PIN codes and USB keys;
- The unavailability of encrypted data on a given network;
- The access is restored upon reactivating a key;
- A defense against malfunctions during encryption as well as in the event of a power outage.
- The power saving mode for laptops lets you turn them off when not in use.