Frequently Asked Questions

• What is encryption?

Encryption is the process of using a mathematical algorithms to make your data unreadable to anyone that doesn’t have the password to decode it.


• Why should I encrypt my data?

There are many reasons to encrypt your important data including internal threats such as co-workers, third party technicians, external threats such as “always on” internet connections, and crackers.


• How secure is Cryptex’s encryption?

Cryptex uses up to 448-bit encryption to protect your data. To put our encryption into perspective, take online banking services. Most online banking services only require that your web browser support a 128-bit encryption to function securely.


• How difficult is it to use Cryptex?

Cryptex was designed to be very simple and is very similar to working with Windows Explorer.


• Can I send private data by email with Cryptex?

Yes. Cryptex will allow you to send file(s) by email, by creating a password protected, self extracting EXE or ZIP. All the recipient needs is the password.