Even if your computer is not connected to the Internet, malicious content can still find its way on your computer. An antivirus application does the best it can, but it can’t keep other individuals from looking through private data while you’re away. In this regard, specialized programs like Encyphalon help keep these sensible files and folders secure, accessible only with a password you set.

The application takes little time and effort to become functional, with the setup process finishing in the blink of an eye. However, you need to make sure that .NET Framework is a part of Windows, at least to be able to go through with the installation process.

When running for the first time, you’re prompted by a password requirement field, which is used for the encryption algorithm, as well as to grant access to the application’s set of features, so be sure to remember it, because it’s the only way to access content again. The prompt only shows up on launch, with the encryption process being performed at the press of a button.

The visual design is simple, yet highly intuitive. Two tabs let you manage target folders, as well as content to be encrypted. You’re free to add more source directories, but this needs to be done through the browse dialog, because drag and drop is not supported.

With the list of folders to encrypt ready, you can come back to the primary tab, to decide what needs to be secured. A drop-down menu is at your disposal do easily browse through source folders, and content is then displayed in a table, with related info like name, and size.

Selection can be done individually, or for all at a time, in case there aren’t any exceptions. Needless to say that hitting Encrypt processes your files, and showing them in a parallel list. This is where decrypting is also performed, in a very similar process, with files appearing back in the initial list.

Taking everything into consideration, we can say that Encyphalon manages to live up to expectations, and is sure to add the extra security layer you need. The process takes only a little while, with options to add more sources, and only target files you need. It’s fast, efficient, and worth a try overall.