Personal Data Security (PDS2) For Mac

Personal Data Security (PDS2) is a Java-based solution that enables you to encrypt files or directories, while also including the necessary tools for storing notes, account credentials, and so on.

Within the Personal Data Security (PDS2) main window, you get to configure multiple encryption keys, change the output location for the encrypted files or encryption keys, or quickly generate secure passwords.

Right off the bat, you need to create a KeyStore and then define an encryption key: Personal Data Security (PDS2) includes intuitive management tools in both cases and enables you to handle the KeyStore associations and credentials.

At the same time, the user gets to choose the encryption algorithm that should be used (AES or DES/3DES) together with the key size (depending on the algorithm, can go from 64bits to 256bits).

Worth mentioning is that Personal Data Security (PDS2) allows you to encrypt your entries using the default key, or you can opt to create a custom passkey in each case. Of course, that would increase the security level, and to avoid having to memorize the passphrases, you can store details about each key together with its password within the app by making use of the built-in notes editor.

Within the Personal Data Security (PDS2) main window, you can choose to encrypt or decrypt individual files or entire folders. The app will place the encrypted files in a location of your choice, which proves very useful if you decide to run the app from and USB drive.

At the same time, Personal Data Security (PDS2) comes with a notes editor and is capable to quickly encrypt all your entries. The app works with plain text notes, but you can also opt for the styled editor that enables you to change the text color and size, and allows you to include basic formatting styles(bold, italic, and underline).

Personal Data Security (PDS2) offers you the possibility to generate multiple encryption keys that you can employ to secure files, directories, or text notes. The app can even create secure passwords, and make sure your clipboard is clean.

The fact that Personal Data Security (PDS2) has been developed to run on the Java platform ensures extensive compatibility with various operating systems. You can even choose to run the app from a USB drive.

Nonetheless, the Personal Data Security (PDS2) workflow might not feel streamlined or intuitive to all users. The good news is that the Personal Data Security (PDS2) developers also provide video tutorials that can help you get started.