System for encrypting data files of application programs

Information security – Prevention of unauthorized use of data including prevention...

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C726S006000, C726S030000, C726S028000

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07069591

ABSTRACT:
A system for encrypting data files of application programs is provided. The system includes a security file for encrypting and decrypting data files and for launching software applications. The invention further operates automatically without user intervention and as an addition to existing applications, whereby said applications need not be modified. The invention further decrypts data files only in the computer's memory and is capable of backing up data files to a remote location and tracking changes made to files.

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