How many times have you read about company laptops with sensitive data being stolen? Home users having their bank accounts raided shortly after their PCs were taken in robberies? You probably also heard that the hard drives were not "encrypted". Many people have heard the term, but few understand what it means.

Simply, encryption refers to algorithmic schemes that encode data into a non-readable form, providing privacy. The owner of the encrypted data uses a special "key" (a password or maybe a passphrase) to decrypt the data, returning it to its original form. The key is the trigger mechanism to the algorithm. Hard Disk Encryption, therfore, means scrambling all the data on your hard disk so that only the owner can access it using their key. There is no other known way for anyone to access the data. All passwords that you normally enter on your laptop or PC are for convenience only - make no mistake, they can ALL be cracked quite easily. Even BIOS passwords are vulnerable - as easy getting a screwdriver and removing the small lithium battery inside the machine for a few minutes. Therefore, for true peace of mind, Hard Disk Encryption is the only way to go. We currently provide this service at altFIRE Technologies.


We can encrypt your entire hard disk, or provide you with just one encrypted folder to store your sensitive data in. Regardless of the method used, the encryption is FULLY GUARANTEED to be unbreakable. We realise this is a an awfully big claim, but the method we use cannot be broken even by the FBI or american military experts! We can also encrypt USB sticks, external hard disks and servers. You will not need to ever worry about your files again - even if they are customer records or highly personal information!

Please contact us if you are interested in this service.