Portable CryptoUP

File security means a lot more than just having an antivirus application installed. Malicious content can easily infiltrate your computer, or other individuals snooping through files while you’re away. In this regard, Portable CryptoUP helps you add an extra layer of security over important files through a solid encryption algorithm.

The name is self explanatory and you can easily tell that this is the edition of CryptoUP which doesn’t require installation in order to function. As such, it’s easy to carry around on a thumb drive along with encrypted files to always have this security option available, regardless of the computer you’re working on.

With the main window up, you can start encryption right away, with all functions in plain sight. There are three strength levels for the algorithm, while security keys can come in the form of a password, and an optional file. Needless to say that you need to remember the password and keep the file save.

Note that output files for both encryption and decryption are delivered without an extension so you need to manually write it down in the save dialog. Decryption is done in a similar manner as encryption by simply filling in all requirement fields.

The application also comes with some additional tools. On the one hand, there’s the possibility to analyze files to generate a list of frequently used characters. Result is delivered in plain text format you can save to file. On the other hand, there’s a checksum calculator you can use with any file. There’s also a wipe tool which makes sure removed files can’t be recovered through specialized applications.

Bottom line is that Portable CryptoUP comes with a decent variety of functions, as well as a solid algorithm to easily encrypt files. Security options let you add a password as well as a key file, while extra tools can be used for checksum calculus, or permanent removal of files.