Advanced File Encryption Pro

File security if of utmost importance, especially with all the dangers lurking around the Internet. A simple method is to put all target files in an archive in order to prevent malicious infiltrations, but it's not the best method to use. Luckily, specialized applications like Advanced File Encryption want to help you add an extra layer of security over your files in a few easy steps.

Running it brings up a modern interface, compact by nature and designed to take you through a series of easy steps at the end of which your file can only be accessed by providing various security keys. Every step is paved with helpful tooltips and descriptions to make sure you don't get stuck along the way.

You're not limited to a single file per process, you have the possibility to drag as many files and folders as you like over the main window. When you're happy with the selection, it's time to move on to specifying destination and a handful of settings that are not mandatory.

This is where the strength of the security layer can thoroughly be managed, as well as getting an idea of the application's real potential. A simple way is to pick either a block or stream cipher method, with the additional option to bring up a decent amount of advanced settings referring to cryptography, compression, deletion and passwords.

An abundance of algorithms, key generators, cipher modes and padding scheme are at your fingertips, with some worth mentioning like SHA, Tiger, Whirlpool, MD, AES, Blowfish, PKCS7 or ZeroByte. Compression also benefits from diversity, with more than five levels and even the possibility to split the result into custom-sized volumes.

Once you're done configuring the algorithm, you need to provide a way to lock and later on access content. Besides the common method of adding a password, you can pick a file to act as a key, or even plug in a USB device in the same regard for even greater security.

The encryption process takes a little while and just so you don't have to sit idly by, the process requires you to randomly move your mouse so it gathers data to use for encryption and obfuscation, proving it means business. Accessing secured content is as easy as launching the file and filling in all requirements, such as the password, keyfile or USB device.

Taking everything into consideration, we can say that Advanced File Encryption Pro is packed with a lot of potential and the right means to assure you files and folders of great importance are kept safe and accessed only by those possessing the right password and key to unlock it. The interface quickly gets you up and running, while the wizard-driven process makes sure you even go through advanced settings easily.