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Using the File Encryption Payload to Secure Data
Apply File Encryption in SOTI MobiControl to secure mobile data using AES-256 encryption while ensuring seamless access for users.

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Using the File Encryption Payload to Secure Data

Apply File Encryption in SOTI MobiControl to secure mobile data using AES-256 encryption while ensuring seamless access for users.

Before you begin

You must enable Authentication before enabling file encryption. See Authentication.

About this task

Use the SOTI MobiControl File Encryption profile configuration to secure files on your devices. This configuration employs policy-based encryption using FIPS 140-2 validated AES-256 encryption algorithms to protect mobile data. File Encryption profile configurations are available for:

Android Classic
Windows Mobile/CE

Configure file encryption when:

Enforcing encryption without impacting user experience: Enable seamless background encryption without disrupting work-flows.
Mobile applications need to encrypt and decrypt data in memory as needed.

Protecting lost or stolen devices: Ensure sensitive files remain encrypted even if a device becomes compromised.
Administrators require granular control on Android Classic devices to encrypt external or internal storage.

Procedure

From the main menu, navigate to Profile > Add Profile.
Choose how you wish to add a profile your Android Classic or Windows Mobile/ CE profile.

Note: See Creating a Profile and Editing a Profile for more details.
- Create new: Select a platform to create a new profile for it.
- Import: Add a profile from an earlier established environment.
Give your profile an appropriate description.
Select File Encryption from the Security profile configurations list.
The File Encryption configuration window appears.
Note: The available configurations vary by platform.
- Android Classic
- Windows Mobile/ CE

Select (Add) to specify file or folder paths for encryption or exclusion.

Results

The File Encryption policy is now applied to the selected devices. Files stored in the specified directories are automatically encrypted. Users can access encrypted files only if they meet the authentication requirements.

What to do next

End users do not need to take any action unless password authentication is required. If a user cannot access encrypted files, ensure they have the correct permissions. Verify that SOTI MobiControl deployed the encryption profile by reviewing Device Logs from the device information panel in the MC console.