Google Drive是目前网络上顶级的消费者云平台之一，这意味着我们作为用户必须要求搜索巨头提供更高级别的安全和隐私。我们不能相信谷歌(Google)能 100% 做到这一点，这与公司对用户数据的需求有很大关系。
保护您在 Google 云端硬盘上的文件
所以，现在的问题是，我们如何使用Google Drive，同时尽可能保证我们的文件安全(keep our files as secure)？嗯，答案很简单，真的。在将文件上传到平台之前，我们必须利用第三方工具来保护我们的文件。
是的，我们知道Google会在上传过程中保护您的文件，但它也会解密它们以分析文件，然后加密所有内容。此外，我们应该指出，用户永远无法控制加密密钥，在我们看来，这绝不是一件好事。
- Boxcryptor
- 密码器
- RClone 与 Crypt
- 微软Word
- VeraCrypt
我们现在将更详细地讨论这个问题。
1] Boxcryptor
由于Boxcryptor(Boxcryptor)易于使用，我们喜欢它所提供的功能。当您安装Boxcryptor时，该工具将在您的计算机上安装一个虚拟驱动器，并从那里将云提供商（如Google Drive ）添加到驱动器中。您会看到，该服务基本上是在已经提供的服务之上的额外安全层。
它将加密驱动器上的每个云文件以及您将来上传的其他文件。好消息是，该工具提供具有RSA-4096加密安全性的AES-256 ，这很好。(AES-256)
访问官方网站(official website)。他们也有免费计划。
2] 密码器
这可能是我们最喜欢的，因为它是免费的，而且也是开源的。源代码经过多次分析，结果表明没有后门。此外，您无需注册即可使用它。
我们喜欢Cryptomator(Cryptomator)使用称为透明加密的东西这一事实。使用此功能时，用户不知道文件正在被加密，因为它们继续正常运行。不仅如此，还有保存在Google Drive上的(Google Drive)Cryptomator保险库。
虽然保管库存在于Google Drive上，但用户会获得一个虚拟硬盘驱动器来玩弄他们的文件。该工具还单独加密添加到保管库的每个文件。现在，虽然该程序可以在桌面(Desktop)上免费使用，但想要在移动设备上使用它的人必须支付少量费用。
访问官方网站(official website)。
3] RClone 与 Crypt
您更喜欢使用基于命令行的程序而不是具有强大图形用户界面的程序吗？好吧(Well)，冠军，您来对地方了Rclone。它将同步来自Google Drive的文件和目录。
然而，这个工具最好的方面是 crypt 功能。它会在您的计算机上的文件上传到Google Drive之前对其进行加密。要更深入地了解如何执行此操作，请观看下面的视频。
访问官方网站(official website)。
4]微软Word
最好的选择之一是Microsoft Word。在将文档上传到Google Drive之前，您可以决定先使用该工具对文档进行加密。现在，加密不是很深的东西，而是密码锁。
通过导航到File > Info > Protect Document > Encrypt with Password来执行任务。之后，将文档上传到Google Drive就可以了。
5] VeraCrypt
列表中的另一个免费选项就是VeraCrypt。该程序不仅是免费的，而且是开源的，它可以与几乎所有的云服务提供商一起使用，其中包括Google Drive。
使用此工具，用户可以创建加密容器，然后将容器上传到选择的云服务。我们还应该注意到VeraCrypt对用户不友好，但是一旦你完全理解了事情是如何运作的，那么事情应该会顺利进行。
请注意，要继续访问Google Drive中的容器，您必须始终在计算机上安装VeraCrypt 。
从官网(official website)下载。
阅读下一篇(Read next)：Google 云端硬盘文件上传缓慢、卡住或无法正常工作(Google Drive files uploading is slow, stuck, or not working)。
How to encrypt and secure your files on Google Drive
Google Drive is among the top consumer cloud platform on the web right now, which means, we as users must demand a higher level of security and privacy from the search giant. We cannot trust Google to do this 100 percent, and it has much to do with the company’s need for user data.
Secure your files on Google Drive
So, the question right now is, how can we use Google Drive, but at the same time, keep our files as secure as possible? Well, the answer is simple, really. We must take advantage of third-party tools to secure our files before uploading them to the platform.
Yes, we do know that Google protects your files during the upload process, but it also decrypts them for the purpose of analyzing the files, then encrypts everything after. Additionally, we should point out that the user is never in control of the encryption keys, and that is never a good thing from our view.
- Boxcryptor
- Cryptomator
- RClone with Crypt
- Microsoft Word
- VeraCrypt
We will now discuss this in more detail.
1] Boxcryptor
We like what Boxcryptor has to offer due to its ease of use. When you install Boxcryptor, the tool will install a virtual drive on your computer, and from there, it will add cloud providers such as Google Drive to the drive. You see, the service is basically an extra layer of security on top of what is already offered.
It will encrypt every cloud file on the drive and others you upload in the future. The good news is, the tool offers AES-256 with RSA-4096 encryption security, and that’s nice.
Visit the official website. They have a free plan too.
2] Cryptomator
This is probably our favorite because it’s free, and also open source. The source code has been analyzed multiple times and the results have shown there are no backdoors. Furthermore, you do not have to register to use it.
We like the fact that Cryptomator uses something that is called transparent encryption. When this is in use, the user has no idea the files are being encrypted as they continue to act normally. Not only that, but there is the addition of the Cryptomator vault that is saved on Google Drive.
While the vault lives on Google Drive, the user is given a virtual hard drive to play around with their files. The tool also encrypts every file added to the vault individually. Now, while the program is free to use on Desktop, folks who want to make use of it on mobile must pay a small fee.
Visit the official website.
3] RClone with Crypt
Do you prefer to use a command-line based program instead of ones with a strong graphical user interface? Well champ, you’re in the right place with Rclone. It will synchronize files and directories from Google Drive.
The best aspect of this tool, however, is the crypt function. It will encrypt files on your computer before they are uploaded to Google Drive. To have a deeper understanding of how to do this, please watch the video below.
Visit the official website.
4] Microsoft Word
One of the best options to take advantage of is Microsoft Word. Before uploading documents to Google Drive, you can decide to use the tool to encrypt the document first. Now, the encryption isn’t a deep thing, but rather a password lock.
Perform the task by navigating to File > Info > Protect Document > Encrypt with Password. After that, upload the document to Google Drive and that’s it.
5] VeraCrypt
Another free option on the list is no other than VeraCrypt. The program is not only free, but also open-source, and it works with almost any cloud service provider, which includes Google Drive.
With this tool, the user can create an encrypted container, then upload the container to a cloud service of choice. We should also note that VeraCrypt is not user-friendly, but once you fully understand how things work, then things should move smoothly after that.
Note that to continue having access to the container in Google Drive, you must have VeraCrypt installed on your computer at all times.
Download from the official website.
Read next: Google Drive files uploading is slow, stuck, or not working.
