Released in late 2024 with version 12.5, Gilisoft USB Stick Encryption v12.5 is the powerful USB drive encryption software from GiliSoft, creating secure, password-protected areas on USB flash drives, memory sticks, and external HDDs using AES-256 encryption to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access.
Key Highlights
- AES-256 Encryption – Military-grade encryption creates a secure virtual disk on USB drives that requires password to mount and access files.
- Portable Protection – Encrypted area works on any Windows PC without installation – just plug in the USB and enter password to access protected data.
- Secure Zone Creation – Divide USB drive into public and secure zones; secure zone is completely hidden until correct password is entered.
- No Size Limits – Create secure partitions of any size up to the full capacity of the USB drive with no restrictions on file types or numbers.
- Auto-Lock & Safety Features – Automatic lock after inactivity, brute-force attack prevention, and safe data deletion from secure zone.
- Easy Management – Simple interface to change password, resize secure zone, or completely remove encryption when no longer needed.
- Performance & Stability – Fast encryption/decryption speeds, improved compatibility with Windows 11, and support for large-capacity USB 3.0/3.1 drives.
System Requirements
- Windows 11 64-bit (or Windows 10 / 8 / 7)
- 4 GB RAM minimum (8 GB+ recommended)
- Integrated GPU sufficient
- USB flash drive or external storage device