Security Pro+ || Test Out | 3.4.3 Encrypt Files with EFS

In this practical Windows lab, you'll learn how to encrypt sensitive folders and assign user-level access to protected files—essential skills for IT professionals, cybersecurity learners, and project managers managing secure data environments. 🖥️ What You'll Learn: - How to navigate to the D:\ drive using File Explorer - Step-by-step encryption of the Finances folder using built-in Windows tools - How to apply Encrypt contents to secure data for folder-level protection - How to grant John permission to modify an encrypted Excel file (2023report.xls) - How to manage encryption details and confirm access changes 🔧 Key Skills Covered: - NTFS-based folder encryption - File-level permission management - Secure collaboration using encrypted documents - Windows file system navigation and attribute configuration 💡 Why It Matters: Encrypting folders and managing access rights are critical for protecting financial data, confidential reports, and sensitive project files. This lab gives you hands-on experience in securing data and enabling trusted user access. 📺 Subscribe for more Windows security labs, encryption tutorials, and real-world IT training.