Simply put, there are no surprises. If you can use Windows (any version), you
can use WINciphr Lite! Writing messages and sending mail should be quick, and
WINciphr Lite only takes an extra moment. Just enter a Secret Key, click the
mouse to encode the message, and attach the file to your outgoing E-mail. That's it.
Enciphering Technology
Dictionaries define the term cipher as a method of secret writing which transposes the
letters of a message and/or replaces the proper letters with substitutes according to a
set of rules using a secret key. Synonyms include code and encrypt.
Enciphering is the complex process that makes the original message unreadable.
Deciphering, on the other hand, is taking the coded message and reversing the process to
produce the original message. WINciphr Lite performs these operations with
its Encipher/Decipher Engine.
For you techies, the 128-bit Engine, as well as its method of operation, is
unfortunately proprietary. However, what we can tell you is that in the world of
encryption, the Engine uses symmetric cryptography, based upon a sophisticated
set of layered algorithms and a Secret Key which is subjected to lengthening permutations.
What is a Secret Key?
Basically a Secret Key is a series of letters, numbers, spaces, symbols,
and/or special characters typed on the keyboard or copied from the Windows
Character Map. This key is then used by WINciphr Lite to Encrypt and
Decrypt your message. It works just like the key you use to lock and unlock the door
to your home.
Although there can only be one key per message, you may choose different keys for
different people, or for different types of messages, or whatever - the choice is
yours. Imagine that each message has its own lock!
There is only one rule: the key used to encipher a message must be used to decipher
that same message.
How do I Pick a Key?
Since remembering the Secret Key is essential to using WINciphr Lite
successfully, we suggest that you think of the intended recipient and some aspect of your
friendship, or business relationship, that only the two of you will understand.
Naturally, you could just as easily use some random key like: Az4tU9 (WINciphr Lite
keys are also case-sensitive, which means that Z and z
are different).
If other people know you fairly well, they will probably know the names of your
children, your spouse, dog and cat. So, don't use anything that simple and
familiar. Try a more original Secret Key, like the name you called your fourth grade
teacher, the first person you kissed, where you met, or maybe the price you paid for
lunch.
Whatever you choose, it should be something that you both will remember later!
But, is it Really Easy-to-use?
Yes! Very easy. Menus are organized in the same
manner as other standard Windows programs (File, Edit, View, Tools, Options and
Help). The program also has the usual hot keys (also called shortcut keys) you have
come to expect. It's all very familiar with a very small learning curve.
You'll also be pleased that Help is available for just about every program topic.
We have even included extra information on terms that you may have heard used, but were
not exactly sure what they meant. Basically, help is just a click away!
At last, you will be able to send secure E-mail quickly and easily.
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