In addition to password protecting backup files, TK8 Backup is able to provide even more protection by using strong Rijandael (AES 256) encryption algorithm (available only in the Professional version). Backups can be encrypted right after they are created automatically, or later manually, by using Utilities menu commands. It is possible to encrypt any file, not only backup files made by TK8 Backup
Encrypting is easy. When encryption is set in the task settings, the file is just encrypted after it is created. To encrypt some other file, or the non-encrypted backup later, use the Tools menu and select "Encrypt a file":
On the encrypting window you can then select the source file you would liek to encrypt, and enter the destination file name that is used for the encrypted content. After you have entered the password and confirmed it, you can start the process..
If your file is encrypted, and you would like to open or restore it, you have to decrypt it first. It is only possible with TK8 Backup. Again, to start the Decryption tool use the Tools menu. After the Decryption window is opened, you can select the encrypted file and enter the file name you would like to use for decrypted content. After you have entered the password and hit the Decrypt button, the original content is stored from the encrypted file. You can then again access and open the backup file.
After the encryption or decryption process is done, the window is automatically closed by the program.