3.4.3 - Encrypt Files with EFS

# The "Mission Impossible: Secure the Data" Lab **Objective:** You're on a secret mission to secure classified financial data on the D:\ drive. Follow these steps to ensure no spies—or clueless coworkers—can get their hands on the goods. Oh, and give your buddy John the special key to access a top-secret file, because teamwork makes the dream work. --- ### **Step 1: Break Into the D:\ Drive** 1. Approach the **Windows Taskbar** like you’re unlocking a high-tech vault. 2. Click **File Explorer** (the folder icon—because even secret agents need icons). 3. Sneak into the **left pane** and click **This PC** (because "This PC" sounds cool and possessive). 4. Now, in the **right pane**, double-click **Data (D:)** like it owes you money. You’re in! 🎉 --- ### **Step 2: Fortify the Finances Folder** 1. Find the **Finances** folder and hover over it dramatically (optional but recommended). 2. Right-click it like a tech wizard, then select **Properties** (because hackers in movies always click "Properties"). 3. Select **Advanced**, because you’re ready for advanced spy-level stuff. 4. Click **Encrypt contents to secure data**, ensuring the evil hackers next door can’t peek inside. 5. Hit **OK**, then **OK** again. Keep clicking **OK** like you’re approving a series of secret documents. 6. Feel free to say, “It’s secured” in your best action-hero voice. --- ### **Step 3: Give John Access (Because Sharing Is Caring)** 1. Double-click the **Finances** folder (but not too aggressively—it’s already encrypted). 2. Locate **2023report.xls**, the crown jewel of this operation. 3. Right-click it and select **Properties**, because that’s what pros do. 4. Head back to **Advanced** (again—it’s where all the cool settings are). 5. Click **Details** like you’re opening a classified dossier. 6. Select **Add**, because John needs his clearance. 7. Hunt down "John" from the list (if he's not there, this part of the mission is a failure). Select him and click **OK**. 8. Close all dialogs with as many **OK** clicks as necessary. It’s like slamming the door on uninvited guests. --- **Mission Accomplished:** You’ve encrypted the Finances folder, given John access to the 2023report.xls file, and kept the world (or at least your data) safe. 🎩 Optional: Celebrate by pretending to type furiously on your keyboard while saying “I’m in” to no one in particular.