Skiffer is a very simple but very useful security application geared for email messages. The application is used to encrypt messages that could be only read by the appointed reader. The application comes with a key that should be shared by two users (the sender and recipient) in order for the email to be read.

The interface of the application is very simple since users will just enter the information they want to be encrypted in the application. A key will be generated on the first use of the application which can only be shared to one person. No one can read the email – except for the user who has the key.

Aside from encrypting the message, Skiffer also comes with a plug-in that could be used in MS Outlook 2003 and 2007. It works like the stand-alone application but it uses the interface of MS Outlook. The only challenge on the plug-in is when you have too many contacts. Since the application could only be used for one person only, the plug-in could be confused and used for those who cannot read the email. A little bit of practice is required before the plug-in could be fully used in MS Outlook.

Although the application is very easy to use, it might not work well for users who are not familiar with encryption. It would take time before the application is fully configured in both ends. But as soon as the encryption key is shared, the application could be used without any problem.

Check it out at http://www.v-data.se/pub/win.html

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