FAQ?
How do I create an encrypted archive file using zip?
If you do opt to go with Zip, be sure to select the AES-256 encryption method instead of the weaker ZipCrypto method. Enter your password into the provided boxes and click OK to create your encrypted archive file.
How are encrypted emails archived?
How are encrypted emails archived? As a general principle, emails are archived in the form in which they enter the archive, so encrypted emails remain encrypted even during archiving and cannot be read by users, e.g. when conducting an archive search. Client-based or Server-based encryption?
Can I encrypt a zip file with AES encryption?
It’s still possible to get AES encryption with Zip files — but such files will require third-party software to view, anyway. You may just want to use a different archive format, such as 7z. The 7z archive format requires strong AES-256 encryption.
What is the best encryption for ZIP files?
RSA encryption is one of the strongest encryptions (if you go for 2048 + bit encryptions), and some zip archives use the same AES encryption. The key isn't stored in the encryption, but the algorithm used to decrypt the file.
