21.3 Enable/Disable Encryption Authorization
For Windows clients, encryption authorization supports two modes: Transparent Encryption and Read-Only Encryption. Both modes cannot be enabled simultaneously.
| Encryption Mode |
Description |
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| Transparent Encryption |
Files open decrypted automatically and are saved encrypted automatically. |
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| Read-Only Encryption |
Encrypted files can only be opened in read-only mode and cannot be modified. Non-encrypted files remain unencrypted after being modified and saved. |
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By default, clients are not authorized for encryption. In the computer's basic information, the encryption status is shown as "Unauthorized". Administrators can enable or disable encryption authorization as needed through the computer list, basic information, or computer management in the console.
For clients with Transparent Encryption enabled, a small lock icon appears at the bottom left of the computer tree icon. The basic information shows the encryption status as "Transparent Encryption Authorized".
For clients with Read-Only Encryption enabled, a green dot icon appears at the bottom left of the computer tree icon. The basic information shows the encryption status as "Read-Only Encryption Authorized".
Mac and Linux clients only support Transparent Encryption mode.
Computer List:
In the AnySecura console's computer list, select the target computer or group (if a group is selected, the action applies to all computers in the group). Right-click and choose Encryption Management → Enable Transparent Encryption or Enable Read-Only Authorization to activate the corresponding encryption mode. To remove encryption authorization, select Encryption Management → Disable Encryption Authorization.
Basic Information:
In the AnySecura console's basic information section, select a computer group to view details of all computers within it. Select one or more computers, right-click, and choose Encryption Management → Enable Transparent Encryption or Enable Read-Only Authorization to activate the corresponding encryption mode. To remove encryption authorization, select Encryption Management → Disable Encryption Authorization.
Computer Management:
In the AnySecura console, go to Tools → Client Management → Computer Management to open the computer management view.
| Icon |
Button |
Action |
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Enable Transparent Encryption Authorization |
Enable transparent encryption on the computer |
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Enable Read-Only Encryption Authorization |
Enable read-only encryption on the computer |
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Disable Encryption Authorization for the computer |
Disable encryption authorization |
Note:
- Once encryption authorization is disabled on a client, encrypted documents on that computer will no longer be accessible. Before disabling authorization, decrypt all encrypted documents on the computer.
- Unless otherwise specified, the following instructions assume Transparent Encryption mode is enabled.
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