Jetico BestCrypt Container Encryption V9.0 ($60), Alternative to TrueCrypt

Jetico, Inc. Oy announced BestCrypt Container Encryption version 9.0.

Jetico’s file encryption offers a advantage in its TrueCrypt alternative by delivering instant access to dynamic containers. Already fully compatible with Windows 8, this version allows users to encrypt files on Windows 10 Technical Preview.

Michael Waksman, CEO, Jetico, explains, “Current solutions on the market force you to wait for a container to complete its encryption process before you can add any files you wish to protect. Completing encryption of a new container can take many hours. Now in BestCrypt, you can start adding files immediatel with instant access to encrypted containers. The BestCrypt container will finish encrypting in the background while you work. Many of our users work under tight schedules and have been anxiously awaiting this new unique feature.“

While Dynamic Containers allow encrypted storage to expand as you go, constant awareness of free space status is critical for their stability. By featuring Smart Free Space Monitoring, BestCrypt Container encryption monitors system parameters and constantly indicates the amount of data that can be written to the container for optimized stability.

BestCrypt Container Encryption version 9.0 features:

• Support for dynamic containers featuring Smart Free Space Monitoring

• Instant container creation

• Support for Windows 10 Technical Preview

• Support for large containers (>2TB)

• Improved security in new key generator

  • Added Whirlpool, SHA512 and SHA-3 hash algorithms

  • Added support for Hash-DRBG iteration count

• Overall performance boost

  • – 30% speed increase compared to the previous version

• Improved GUI

• Enhanced user experience from updated container creation interface and refreshed icons

Waksman concludes, “Looking ahead, our users can take comfort in knowing that BestCrypt is already built to support Windows 10 Technical Preview.“

BestCrypt Container Encryption – Enterprise Edition
For central management of file encryption, Jetico also offers an Enterprise Edition of BestCrypt Container Encryption. In addition to centralized deployment and monitoring, IT Admins are empowered with password recovery for rapid restore of encrypted client data in emergencies such as a forgotten password.