SafeHouse guards the files on your local machine or removable media from being seen, read, stolen or hacked. Files protected by SafeHouse can only be accessed after entering a secret password known only to you.

SafeHouse will never interfere with the way you use your favorite applications. SafeHouse works by adding a new drive letter to Windows to represent the encrypted storage areas holding your private files. All files saved to these storage areas are instantly protected by SafeHouse. It's that simple.

SafeHouse keeps your confidential files in large protected container files which can range in size from a few megabytes to hundreds of gigabytes. In a way, they're sort of like folders.

Some people like to refer to these special files as safes or data vaults, because each one is protected using a password known only to you. In SafeHouse, we call these files "volumes", which is simply a fancy term which has gained popularity over time for describing this kind of technology.

SafeHouse volumes can hold as many files in them as will fit. And if you do ever run out of room, you can easily make your volumes bigger. You'll create your first volume when you install the software; however, there's really no limit to the number of volumes you can create. The only limit is the amount of hard drive space available on your PC. Volumes can also be located on external drives and removable media.

Here are some key features of "SafeHouse Professional Edition":

· Simple installation takes less than 5 minutes.
· Compatible with all popular Windows applications.
· Protects documents, spreadsheets,photos, videos, databases and other files.
· Lightning fast. Does not degrade performance.
· Fully-integrated with Windows and Explorer.
· Private storage volumes as large as 2,000GB each.
· Unlimited number of private storage volumes.
· Private storage volumes can be resized at any time.
· Protects files on both local and external hard drives.
· Protects files on CD and DVD (secure archives).
· Protects files on USB Flash drives and memory sticks.
· Can be used to email protected files.
· Includes system tray utility for easy access.
· Backup private volumes to external storage devices.
· Private files can be located on shared network servers.
· Password strength meter helps you choose strong passwords.
· Freely-distributable trial version can read all protected files (using password).
· Supports storing passwords on PowerLogon smartcards.
· Supports storing passwords on Sphinx smartcards.
· Store passwords on virtual smartcards and USB memory sticks.
· Auto-lock private volumes on smartcard removal.
· Export smartcard contents to secure disk files.
· Command line API supports simple scripting.
· Auto-open private volumes on Windows startup.
· Auto-close private volumes on Windows logoff or shutdown.
· Auto-lock private files on Windows hibernate.
· Auto-lock private files after activity timeout or on demand.
· Private volumes can be formatted to use NTFS.
· Private volumes are compatible with disk optimizers.
· Uses strong 128-bit encryption.
· Includes additional encryption methods.
· Supports super-strength 256-bit and 448-bit encryption.
· Huge Password dictionary warns against easy-to-guess passwords.
· Auto-run applications when private volumes are opened.
· Auto-run applications when private volumes are closed.
· Supports storing passwords on ActivIdentity smartcards.
· Supports storing passwords on Aladdin eTokens and smartcards.
· Supports generic PKCS#11-compliant smartcards.
· Private volumes can be set to grow automatically as they fill up.
· Includes full support for setting password rules.
· Supports multiple administrator levels.
· Supports multiple administration groups or zones.
· Administrators can reset lost passwords on private volumes.
· Includes FREE web-based administration tools.
· Maintains audit logs of administrator activities.
· Allows lost passwords to be reset by administrators over the Internet.
· Supports silent GUI-less installs for automated deployments.
· Includes tools to create customized installation programs.
· Includes advanced programming API and ActiveX component.

Requirements:

· 20MB of hard drive space
· Internet Explorer 5.0 or greater
· Additional space for your personal private files

Limitations:

· 31 days trial
· The length of volume passwords is restricted to 3 characters

What's New in This Release: [ read full changelog ]

· NEW: SafeHouse Personal Edition strength boosted to 256-bit Twofish.
· FIX: Changes to better support creating 2TB volumes.
· FIX: Setup will no longer reset the primary drive letter used for SafeHouse volumes.
· IMPROVED: Minor cosmetic changes.