All files uploaded to Drive or created in Docs, Sheets, and Slides are encrypted in transit and at rest with AES256 bit encryption. For additional confidentiality, your organization can allow you to encrypt Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides files with Workspace Client-side encryption. Encrypted files have some limitations from standard files. You can also upload any Drive file types like PDFs and Office as encrypted Drive files.
Important: To encrypt Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides files with Workspace Client-side encryption:
You must have a Workspace account.
Your administrator must enable client-side encryption.
You must verify your identity.
You can download or preview an encrypted file on your Android Device if your admin has turned on the setting. Learn more about how to download a file from Google Drive.
To make, copy, or upload an encrypted file, go to drive.google.com on your computer.
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Follow these steps to decrypt a file/folder on Google Drive:
2. Right-click on the file/folder and select “Open with → SysCloud Encryption for Google Drive.” 3. Enter the password for unlocking the file and click “Decrypt.”
Steps to Encrypt Files on Your Android and iOS Phones
STEP 1: Install AxCrypt from Google Play Store or App Store and sign into your account. STEP 2: Tap the 'Secure' button with a padlock icon and select 'Phone'. STEP 3: Browse and select the files that you'd like to encrypt. Tap and hold to select multiple files.
The first method involves using the built-in Android recovery mode to perform a factory reset or recover data from a Google backup. The second method involves researching and selecting reliable third-party recovery software, connecting the device to a computer, and scanning for encrypted data.
Select the Start button, then select Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization. Select Folder Options, then select the View tab. Under Advanced settings, select Show hidden files, folders, and drives, and then select OK.
Encrypted files do not have a special file extension, but they do have a padlock displayed on the icon. To unlock these files, all you need to do is log into your computer using your password.
Open your device's Settings app.Tap Security & Location.Under "Encryption," tap Encrypt phone or Encrypt tablet. (If your battery isn't charged or your device isn't plugged in, you won't be able to tap this option.)
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