Trusted Applications

The Trusted Applications section defines which applications can open, edit, and save protected files. Only approved applications can access or modify protected content. PROTECT can encrypt files when users save or export them in different formats.

Add an Application

1. Navigate to PROTECT > Protection Scope > Trusted Application. The page displays the list of registered applications and allows adding or editing applications.
2. Click +New Application.

   
3. In Executable Name, enter the executable filename, such as winword.exe or acad.exe, for the application you want to register. This defines which program is authorised to access encrypted files.
4. In Application Suite, specify the suite or category that the application belongs to, such as Microsoft Office, Adobe, or AutoCAD. This helps group related applications for easier management.
5. In Folder Path, enter the path substring if the executable resides in a specific location, such as C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office.

   Click + to add the folder path to the selected paths list. The selected paths appear under Folder Path Selected on the right.

   
6. In Extensions that are encrypted/decrypted, define which file types the application can encrypt and decrypt securely. Choose one of the following options:

   1. All Extensions

      The application can encrypt or decrypt all files regardless of their extension.
   2. All but these extensions

      The application can encrypt or decrypt all files except those with the specified extensions.

      For example, if you enter .docx and .cad, the application can encrypt or decrypt all other file types.
   3. Only these extensions

      The application can encrypt or decrypt only the file types listed here.

      For example, if you add .docx, .xls, and .ppt, the application can encrypt or decrypt only these extensions.

      Click + to add each extension to the list.
7. Enable Network Drive Support if the application needs to access encrypted files stored on network drives (shared folders or mapped drives).
8. Enable Encrypt On Download to encrypt files when users save or export them.
9. Click Save.

The application will appear in the Application List and will be allowed to encrypt or decrypt files securely based on your configuration.

Edit an Application

1. Navigate to PROTECT > Protection Scope > Trusted Application.
2. Search for the application to edit and click the Edit icon in the ACTIONS column.

   
3. Update the necessary information and click Save.

Delete an Application

1. Navigate to PROTECT > Protection Scope > Trusted Application.
2. Search for the application to delete and click the Delete icon in the ACTIONS column.

   
3. Click Delete in the Confirmation Alert.