Encryption Activity

VeraCrypt is an encryption tool. In this activity, you will:

1. Install VeraCrypt
2. Create an encrypted file container

Use the guide provided to create an encrypted file container and answer the questions below.

1. What kind of documents would you store in the container?

 I would store in this container sensitive data such as those contained in text files,
databases, spread sheets, pictures etc. Typically, financial information, codes for
programs, company analysis information regarding it secretes and other
information that I would not want unauthorized or unwanted users to get access
to.

2. What are the advantages of such a container?

Advantages of Container

 Prevents unauthorized users

 Provide file encryption
 Securely stores files
 Automatically encrypts file types being write to container
 Hides sensitive files
 An alternative to bitlocker
 Can Encrypts OS drive

References

 A Look into VeraCrypt—A Powerful Data Encryption Tool. (2017, July 17). Hongkiat.
https://www.hongkiat.com/blog/veracrypt-encryption-tool/
 Faculty of Apps. (2021, August 5). Encrypting Files on Windows? Try VeraCrypt.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uonpDvvuA0s
 Mike Faucher. (2020, January 31). VeraCrypt—Complete File Encryption.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OemXIA5XqKY
 Tech and Crypto Vibes. (2018, July 4). VeraCrypt—The free tool that encrypts files, folders, OS
or hard drives—E1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5awtE60CEns
  VeraCrypt: Free Open Source Industrial Strength Encryption. (2018, May 24). Ask Leo!
https://askleo.com/veracrypt-free-open-source-industrial-strength-encryption/

 Kindly share your response by replying to this post. 

Installing VeraCrypt

1. Use this link to download VeraCrypt for your operating system

https://www.veracrypt.fr/en/Downloads.html
2. Navigate to your Downloads folder. Double click on the VeraCrypt installer you just downloaded.
3. Run the installer and select your Language of choice. Accept the License terms and click on Next.

N.B BEFORE PERFORMING STEP 4!

You can do the extraction option, particularly if you plan to delete soon after and not want
the program on your system. I will also advise that you encrypt part of a flash drive and not
your hard drive. Again though, this will be based on your preference to delete the program
after completing the tutorial.

4. Select the “Install” option. You can keep all the default settings in the installer—just click Next
through it until VeraCrypt is installed on your computer.

5. Once installed, Click on Finish. VeraCrypt will prompt you to follow a beginner’s tutorial. Accept the
prompt to be directed to the tutorial to create an encrypted file container.
Creating an encrypted file container

If you were not redirected to the link to create an encrypted container, use the link below:

https://www.veracrypt.fr/en/Beginner%27s%20Tutorial.html

Follow the steps to create the container.