Overview

This article provides information about encryption and data security in GitProtect.

Understanding encryption

Encryption is the process of converting plain text or files into an unreadable format. An encryption key is required to perform this operation for the information to be secured and transmitted in an inaccessible form.

Encryption is recommended when working with sensitive data. GitProtect secures backups using the AES encryption algorithm.

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Enabling encryption for a backup plan

If you create a backup plan without encryption, it cannot be enabled later—you can’t change encryption settings in an already configured plan. To use encryption in a backup plan, you must create a new one. The existing plan can be easily cloned during editing.

To enable encryption in GitProtect, login to your GitProtect Management Service and go to Plans > Backup > ➕ Add plan. When configuring a new backup plan, scroll to Advanced settings, click Edit, and toggle the Encryption option to enable it.

You can choose one of the three available encryption level options from the drop-down list:

1. Low (AES CBC 128) — AES algorithm operating in CBC (Cipher Block Chaining) mode with a 128-bit encryption key.

2. Medium (AES CBC 192) — operates in the same mode as the Low setting but uses a stronger 192-bit encryption key.

3. High (AES CBC 256) — AES algorithm operating in CBC (Cipher Block Chaining) mode with a 256-bit encryption key.

Select already existing password from the safe or create a new one using the Password Manager and save your settings.