Download security question

Andy128 · 01-06-2006, 11:12 PM

I have both .xls and .doc files that I want to make avaliable for download and view from my website. They contain sensitive/confidential info. If I encrypt the file and password protect it- will it be safe traveling over the internet from my host server to where ever I may be when I download it?

I notice that both excel and MS word have RC4 MS Strong encryption with
128 key- How secure is that?

Thanks in advance

Andy

Chevy · 01-09-2006, 11:16 AM

There are a lot of programs out there that will crack the encryption used by office. I would put these file sin a password protected directory on your site, and give accounts only to those who need it.

Andy128 · 01-10-2006, 06:15 AM

Chevy-

I have put it in a password protected folder and have limited access to those individuals that need it. However- my concern is with the travel from host to client and protecting against possible interception. Therefore I figured as an added measure- I could encrypt it. The chances are slim that any one would or could intercept it. I just wanted to make it hard for them to do so.

Andy

01-06-2006, 11:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
Andy128 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 380 OS: xp	Download security question I have both .xls and .doc files that I want to make avaliable for download and view from my website. They contain sensitive/confidential info. If I encrypt the file and password protect it- will it be safe traveling over the internet from my host server to where ever I may be when I download it? I notice that both excel and MS word have RC4 MS Strong encryption with 128 key- How secure is that? Thanks in advance Andy

01-09-2006, 11:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
Chevy Retired Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Notlob Posts: 5,452 OS: Vista Ultimate My System	There are a lot of programs out there that will crack the encryption used by office. I would put these file sin a password protected directory on your site, and give accounts only to those who need it.

01-10-2006, 06:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
Andy128 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 380 OS: xp	Chevy- I have put it in a password protected folder and have limited access to those individuals that need it. However- my concern is with the travel from host to client and protecting against possible interception. Therefore I figured as an added measure- I could encrypt it. The chances are slim that any one would or could intercept it. I just wanted to make it hard for them to do so. Andy