Sophos SafeGuard : How to install Location-Based File Encryption for Dropbox Cloud Storage

Overview

• In the task you will configure and test synchronized encryption for Dropbox Cloud Storage.

Scenario

• In the task , we will create Policy on SafeGuard Server to file encryption on Dropbox Cloud Storage when users store data on Dropbox.

What to do

• You must install SafeGuard Server on DC, SafeGuard Client on Client 1-2-3 and install Dropbox on Client 1-2-3.
• You can see instruction here :
• Install SafeGuard Server.
• Install SafeGuard Client with Location Based.

Configuring

On Dc – SafeGuard Server

• Open SafeGuard Management Center and login with username and password.
• Click Policies on the bottom left.
• Right-click Policy Items > New > Device Protection.
• Name the policy Encrypt Dropbox.
• In Device Protect Target, choose Cloud Storage > Dropbox and then click OK

• Check the information as shown below and click Save.

• To apply Policy, click Users and Computers , Click VACIF.COM > VACIF STAFF > Policies tab.
• Drag and Drop Encrypt Dropbox policy from Available pane to Polices Pane.

• Click Save.

On Client 1

• Firstly, you will download Dropbox Application on Dropbox.com and install it.
• Double-click SafeGuard icon.
• Open Dropbox and sign in with your username and password.
• Click Open My Dropbox > Continue with Dropbox basic.
• File Explorer Droxbox appear, you will see SGPortable in Folder.
• The files downloaded from Dropbox are encrypted.

• Right-click on Desktop and then click New > Microsoft Word Document.
• Right-click on file word and click SafeGuard File Encryption > Show encryption state.
• Notice appears “The file is not encrypted”.
• Drag and Drop file word from Desktop to Dropbox folder.
• Right-click on file click SafeGuard File Encryption > Show encryption state.
• Notice appears “The file is encrypted ….”