Secure your data with encryption features available in Google Drive.
Secure your data with encryption features available in Google Drive.
I'm thinking of using CryptSync: http://stefanstools.sourceforge.net/CryptSync.html Is there something I should be considering before I trust financial data to this software? (I know nothing is going to be perfect.) Background: I want to use cloud storage (currently Google Drive) as an automatic backup for important information on my PC. I have spreadsheets that I use to track my finances and that of the small business I run, and I have some copies of important papers like birth certificate and passport. The financial records have no identifying information about my bank or credit card accounts, other than the names of the institutions. I would like to have a reliable backup of these things in case of PC failure or house fire etc. I have never used any form of encryption software. Concerns: I don't want unintended people to take advantage of this data to get at my money, or anything. I'm not concerned about government agencies, just "bad guys". I'm also concerned about what CryptSync could be doing, and if I should even consider keeping financial records online. Proposed Solution: Use CryptSync. CryptSync will create an encrypted copy of a folder in another folder on your drive. (It doesn't do anything online?) If the encrypted folder is in the cloud storage folder, then the cloud storage will only ever see encrypted data, and no "bad guys" will ever see unencrypted data, no matter how they get hold of my files (unless they are breaking into my house or something). Questions: 1. Is CryptSync a good piece of software? 2. Is there something I'm missing that I really should consider? 3. How far can I trust this? (what kind of resources are needed to break in?)
At work, I keep my important files in TrueCrypt and then upload them to a Dropbox folder that syncs with their servers. At home, I also use TrueCrypt for my financial information, but I haven’t set up cloud synchronization yet. I haven’t tried CryptSync before, but according to their site, I’m worried about leftover unencrypted files being stored somewhere, which feels as risky as having anything unprotected. I’d prefer to reduce the chance of someone inserting a USB and copying my sensitive data, even if it means a small hassle for myself.