Encryption: Password-Protected Archives
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Cloudback secures every backup using a robust encryption model. The archive is built on combined with encryption, ensuring that your data remains confidential and protected against unauthorized access.
Encryption Standards: AES-256 is widely regarded as one of the strongest encryption methods available. However, note that many built-in ZIP utilities (e.g., Microsoft Windows Compressed Folders) do not support AES encryption. For optimal compatibility, we recommend third-party tools such as .
Double-Archive Method: To protect filenames, Cloudback embeds one ZIP archive inside another. This is done to encrypt filenames inside an archive. Filename encryption is introduced in . We decided to keep version 5.2 for better compatibility.
Tool Compatibility: If your preferred archiver does not support AES-256, you may face difficulties accessing your backups. We advise testing your tools and, if necessary, switching to a recommended solution like 7-Zip.
Configuration Impact: While you can adjust encryption settings for customer managed storages, disabling encryption can significantly reduce the security of your backups. Cloudback-managed storages enforce password protection to maximize data safety.
For detailed instructions on how to manage encryption settings, please refer to our page.