Function comparison of the encryption software from abylonsoft
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Encryption software - Comparison of different programs

A variety of data can be protected against unauthorized access by encryption. Each software product has its own strengths, which play out their advantages depending on the intended use.
This page compares different encryption software solutions. It is explained for which purpose the corresponding encryption software is best suited.

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abylon CRYPTDRIVE abylon CRYPT in the BOX abylon BASIC abylon CRYPTMAIL abylon SHAREDDRIVE
Working principle Encrypted containers, access via driver as drive. Individually encrypted files in the specified directory and directory monitoring and encryption by a service. Individually encrypted files, direct access in File Explorer via right mouse button. Encryption of email messages and email attachments in the program MS Outlook.
Since version 12.x the desktop tool abylon CRYPT-ASSISTENT is integrated.
Individually encrypted files saved in the virtual drive (desktop level). Opened files are checked for changes and saved back automatically.
Encryption of.. Files and programs Files Files Emails and attachments Files
Encryption algorithms AES, Blowfish, combined encryption AES AES, Blowfish, combined encryption AES, Blowfish, combined encryption AES, Blowfish, combined encryption
Access protection through: Password, certificate, hardware key Password, certificate, hardware key Password, certificate, hardware key Password, certificate, hardware key Password, certificate, hardware key
abylon CRYPTDRIVE abylon CRYPT in the BOX abylon BASIC abylon CRYPTMAIL abylon SHAREDDRIVE
Mulit user Access 1st user: read and write
Other user: read only
Multiuser access
Exception: open files
Multiuser access
Exception: open files
Not relevant Multiuser access
Open files will be marked
Storing the data All files are stored in a large encrypted container file. Each file will be individually encrypted, unencrypted files will be automatically encrypted. Each file is manually encrypted by the user. Every email is stored encrypted in the Outlook file as an attachment. Each file is individually encrypted.
Special feature: file name is masked!
Storage location: Container file on local disk or network folder Individual files in Crypt directory (local or network) Individual files on hard disk (local or network) Individual messages in Outlook file
The encrypted attachments can be exported as a file (e.g. via Drag&Drop)
Individual files in shareddrive directory (local or network)
abylon CRYPTDRIVE abylon CRYPT in the BOX abylon BASIC abylon CRYPTMAIL abylon SHAREDDRIVE
Access to encrypted data After opening the container is displayed as a drive in the File Explorer and access to ALL files is possible. The encrypted files are displayed in the program window and can be edited. Alternatively, the files can be opened by double-clicking in the File Explorer. The access is done in the Windows File Explorer via the menu of the right mouse button. There single or several files can be encrypted and decrypted or opened at the same time. Access is via the Outlook add-in. Alternatively, the encrypted attachments can also be stored on the PC and opened with the freeware abylon READER or the included tool abylon CRYPT-ASSITENT. The encrypted files are displayed in the program window and can be edited.
INFO The PlugIn for the Windows File Explorer is no longer offered because of stability reasons!
Changes in files (file monitoring) Saved directly encrypted Acknowledged when saving the file. Acknowledged when saving the file. not relevant Acknowledged when saving the file.
Access from other operating systems (e.g. Linux, Andorid, etc.): not possible! not possible! not possible! not possible! not possible!
Save to Cloud: Not tested or not possible at the moment! Possible if the cloud provider offers a local drive and automatic synchronization! Possible if the cloud provider offers a local drive and automatic synchronization! Not relevant! Possible if the cloud provider offers a local drive and automatic synchronization!

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Function comparison of the encryption software from abylonsoft

Software abylon CRYPTDRIVE

abylon CRYPTDRIVE:

Container-based, encrypted drives for programs and data

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Software abylon BASIC

abylon BASIC:

Simple file encryption for File Explorer

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Software abylon SHAREDDRIVE

abylon SHAREDDRIVE:

Encrypted file storage for multi-user access in networks

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