35.5 Encrypting/Decrypting Files

The Security Viewer allows you to encrypt and decrypt files.

Encryption

The encryption feature in the Security Viewer is enabled by default, and the security attribute of encrypted files is set to "Public - Normal".

The bottom navigation bar of the main page in the Security Viewer displays the Encrypt button. Select a file, click the Encrypt button, and the file will be encrypted. Encrypted files will display an icon with a small lock.

Decryption

The decryption feature in the Security Viewer is disabled by default. The administrator needs to enable it in the console by setting the smart terminal policy under Smart Terminal Encryption Management > Encryption > General, and check Allow direct decryption of documents.

The bottom navigation bar of the main page in the Security Viewer will display the Decrypt button. Select an encrypted file, click the Decrypt button, and the file will be decrypted. Decrypted files will no longer display the small lock icon.