Protects PC, Pre-boot authentication, encrypts HD & Removable Media, Secure.
FREE Compusec 5 is a powerful, yet free, security solution for desktops, notebooks and tablet PCs. It comes with a lot of features, such as pre-boot authentication, hard-disk encryption, encryption of files and folders, encryption of removable media and others.
One of the compulsory components it will install is the pre-boot authentication. This will prompt for a user ID and a password, before the operating system can be booted. If the hard-disk is encrypted, the encryption key will be available only after the user is successfully authenticated.
FREE Compusec allows for full hard disc encryption including swap files, temporary files, operating system and even free space. The initial encryption can be performed either at pre-boot (which is slower but more secure), or in the background, after the operating system boots (which is faster). After the initial encryption, the encryption and decryption are done on-the-fly. There's also support for sector-based encryption using 256-bit AES (Advanced Encryption System).
Other encryption tools include Removable Media Encryption (for encrypting diskettes, memory sticks or USB thumb drives), SafeLan (for encrypting files and folders on a server) and DataCrypt (for encrypting individual files using Public Key Cryptography). There's also a feature called DriveCrypt that will allow to create an encrypted file for secure file storage. This file can be mounted as a drive.
Other features worth mentioning include Identity Management (encrypting and storing usernames and passwords for software and web applications) or ClosedTalk (software phone application for encrypted VoIP through the Internet).
In this new version, several features are introduced, and others or updated. These include status reporting, 256-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) encryption for standalone installations, improved audit logging, improved DataCrypt, new DriveCrypt application, support for Windows Vista and a few others.
Features of CompuSec PC Security Suite
- Anti-keylogger: Block malicious keyloggers.
- Centralized management: Manage multiple computers from a single console.
- Encryption: AES256 and Blowfish448
- File and folder encryption: Keep selected documents safe.
- File shredder: Permanently erase files.
- Firewall: Block malicious network traffic.
- Full disk encryption: Protects data from theft or unauthorized access.
- Online identity protection: Keep your data safe online.
- Password manager: Manage all your passwords with one click.
- Portable device protection: Block unauthorized devices.
- Pre-boot authentication: Secure your device from the start.
- Secure delete: Wipe all sensitive data.
- Stealth mode: Hide your data and activity.
- USB device control: Prevent unauthorized devices.
Compatibility and License
Is CompuSec PC Security Suite free?
CompuSec PC Security Suite is provided under a freeware license on Windows from data encryption software with no restrictions on usage. Download and installation of this PC software is free and 5.3 is the latest version last time we checked.
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