This is the first guest post here on Timmyjohnboy.com. This will not be the only guest post.  I’m having some guests come and blog for a few reasons, one of which is because I do not know everything and I think some experts in some other areas could do us all some good.

Silki is the the guest and she blogs about security issues on her blog, WebToolsAndTips.com. She was kind enough to share a little about file encryption and some simple tools to help us in that endeavor.  Check out her blog when you get a chance!

Here’s the post:

Most people think that file encryption is something that is needed only by large organizations. With the rapid growth of Internet and IT enabled services, your machines store volumes of personal and financial data, which can harm your privacy and security, if grabbed by wrong hands.

The key to safeguarding your data is file encryption. But unfortunately, many computer users do not use any file encryption tool. Some think that it is too geeky, some think that it is too costly to invest in a file encryption Tools and the rest are too busy and engrossed in their daily routine to give file encryption a serious thought.

Whatever the case is, file encryption needs to have an important place in your arsenal.

And it is not difficult. There are lots of file encryption tools available, which can easily do the job for you. And the best part is that you do not have to pay a penny to use them for your own use. Some of them are following:

Cryptainer LE:

Cryptainer LE uses 128 bit encryption to create a secure archive to store any type of data. It uses 128 bit encryption. You can add or extract files from this archive through a simple drag and drop operation. Cryptainer allows you to password protect and secure any file or folder on any media, including removable drives (Flash Drives, CD ROM’s etc.)

CryptoExpert Lite: CryptoExpert creates encrypted virtual disks but the best part is that these disks are visible as normal disks with drive letters. You can create encrypted containers (file vaults) up to 20 Megabytes in size, which are accessible on a virtual volume on the fly.

TrueCrypt: TrueCrypt is an open-source disc encryption software for Windows Vista/XP, Mac OS X, and Linux. It can create a virtually encrypted disk within a file and mounts it as a real disk. TrueCrypt encrypts an entire partition or storage device such as a USB flash drive or hard drive. It can encrypt a partition or drive where Windows is installed and the encryption is automatic, real time and transparent.

Dekart Private Disk Light: Dekart Private Disk Light creates one or more virtually encrypted disks on your hard drive and/or other external storage devices. This free disk encryption software creates a virtually encrypted disk within a file and mounts it as a real disk. All data encryption is extremely fast, automatic, on-the-fly and with no performance penalty.

Kruptos: Kruptos includes a powerful file shredding utility, and the ability to generate self-decrypting files. It is quick to download and simple to install. Kruptos is good for secure transportation of files on portable storage devices, such as portable hard drives or USB storage keys.

Try These File Encryption Utilities. Remember, your security and privacy deserves a careful look, and only you can provide it.

This is a guest post by Silki Garg. She advises on spyware removal, online threats and malware detection, on her Internet Security Blog. A visit to her Blog is highly recommended. You’re sure to find something of interest.

Thank you, Silki, for taking the time to introduce us to the world of file encryption!  Readers, tell me, have you ever or do you at this time utilize any kind of file encryption?  If so, tell me about it in the comments.