Encrypting Your Files

Activate Security uses military-grade AES-256 encryption to protect your files.

Encryption Methods

Method 1: Move to Document Vault

1. Create or open Document Vault
2. Drag files into vault drive
3. Files are automatically encrypted
4. Close vault to secure files

Method 2: Right-Click Encryption

1. Right-click file or folder
2. Select Activate Security → Encrypt
3. File is encrypted in place
4. Opens with Activate Security when needed

Method 3: Document Scanner

1. Run sensitive document scan
2. Select files to protect
3. Click "Move to Vault"
4. Files automatically encrypted and moved

What Gets Encrypted?

• File Contents: Completely encrypted
• File Names: Encrypted in vault
• Metadata: Protected
• File Structure: Hidden when vault closed

Encryption Strength

Activate Security uses AES-256 encryption:

• Military and government standard
• Would take billions of years to crack
• Same encryption used by banks
• Zero-knowledge architecture (only you have the key)

Working with Encrypted Files

1. Open vault with password
2. Edit files normally
3. Changes are auto-saved encrypted
4. Close vault when finished