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Learn how this file protector works.","What is EFS encryption? EFS encryption (Encrypting File System) is a built-in Microsoft Windows feature that encrypts files and folders stored on NTFS-formatted drives using public-key cryptography. It operates transparently in the background, allowing only the encrypting user or an authorized recovery agent to decrypt and access protected files. EFS protects data at rest on […]","What is EFS encryption? EFS encryption (Encrypting File System) is a built-in Microsoft Windows feature that encrypts files and folders...","\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-1--what-is-efs-encryption\">What is EFS encryption?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">EFS encryption (Encrypting File System) is a built-in Microsoft Windows feature that encrypts files and folders stored on NTFS-formatted drives using public-key cryptography. It operates transparently in the background, allowing only the encrypting user or an authorized recovery agent to decrypt and access protected files. EFS protects data at rest on physical drives, ensuring files remain inaccessible to unauthorized users even if the storage device is physically removed or stolen.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fglossary\u002Ffile-management\u002F\">File management\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fstrong> is the practice of storing, organizing, locating, and distributing digital files.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-2--how-the-encrypting-file-system-works\">How the Encrypting File System works\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The EFS was created by Microsoft and works via a Windows operating system (OS). It is not a third-party software tool and instead is built into a computer or laptop via the OS. The ETF is additional security to an NTFS and uses an algorithm and file encryption key. Accessing or retrieving a folder requires key access built into Microsoft software.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once a file has been encrypted, the system runs in the background and causes the user no disruption. If files are moved to a new folder or hard drive then they remain encrypted. New files added to an encrypted folder are automatically protected. 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Keep folders and files safe from theft or intrusion with this added layer of protection for all of your devices.\u003C\u002Fp>",1,{"url":37,"url_md":38,"alt":39,"height":40,"width":41},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F05\u002F19195008\u002Fencrypting-file-system.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F05\u002F19195008\u002Fencrypting-file-system-450x229.jpg","A picture of a keyboard with a key that reads, \"Data protection\".",367,720,[43],{"id":44,"slug":44,"title":45,"path":46},"marketing-technology","Marketing technology","\u002Fpost-category\u002Fmarketing-technology\u002F",[48,55,62],{"featuredImage":49,"postId":50,"slug":51,"title":52,"description":53,"path":54},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F05\u002F19191804\u002FVideo-tagging-software_DE-2-450x236.jpg",20763,"video-library","Video library: Build a central hub for your video assets","Make room for a video library that gives your content team total control over raw and final assets. Learn more here.","\u002Fblog\u002Fvideo-library\u002F",{"featuredImage":56,"postId":57,"slug":58,"title":59,"description":60,"path":61},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F05\u002F19193123\u002Fdropbox-vs-onedrive-15-450x362.jpg",24510,"dropbox-vs-onedrive","Dropbox vs OneDrive – Which should you choose?","Dropbox and OneDrive offer cloud storage for all types of consumers. Learn the differences and similarities before you implement one or the other.","\u002Fblog\u002Fdropbox-vs-onedrive\u002F",{"featuredImage":63,"postId":64,"slug":65,"title":66,"description":67,"path":68},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2018\u002F12\u002F19194111\u002Fmp4-video-file-450x330.jpg",20284,"mp4-video-file","A detailed guide to the popular MP4 video file","The MP4 video file is a reasonably-sized high quality way to download and stream videos on the web. 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