Encrypting an Excel file

[Tiggertoo]

Is there something besides the password option to protect an excel file with sensitive data. This needs to be emailed but I'm very concerned about security risk.

I haven't logged onto Tek-Tips for a while (major job change) but I've always gotten great response from you guys.

 

[dseaver]

You could encrypt the email using something like PGP or GPG

 

[harebrain]

Current versions of PKZip/SecureZip integrate with Outlook to automagically compress and optionally encrypt email attachments. See

http://www.pkware.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=68&Itemid=322#PKZIP

There might be other commercial solutions, too, but the automatic part (compress/encrypt without thinking about it) could be worth it to your organization if it saves sending the file in the clear just once.

 

[jamesbird]

WinZip offer an outlook add in for bout $20 with an encription and password option - available as a trial as well.
James

 

[MavenGroup]

Tiggertoo,

Here is a totally free option. It is an old piece of software but should get the job done for you. Make sure you keep an original on your computer and encrypt a copy.

http://www.symantec.com/about/news/release/article.jsp?prid=19970210_03

I am not sure if there is a craker available for this prodcut yet or not. I have seen a free McAfee and WinZip cracker already.

If you want compression and a free soltuion go to 7ZIP.org. Great program and free encryption. Have not seen a crack for this either.

Hope this helps.

John

 

[Tiggertoo]

Thanks for all the info. I know that lots of companies block .zip files due to the possibility of viruses. Some of the tools available only work thru Outlook which we don't use. I'll check out all your suggestions. Appreciate all the help.

Thanks!!!