ENCRYPTED ELN

For uncompromised security, BiochemLabSolutions ELN seamlessly integrates with TrueCrypt. TrueCrypt is an open-source and free encryption program that provides protection up to top security level.

Requirements:

(1) TrueCrypt must be installed on the computer. Full path to Truecrypt.exe should be provided in the Controls menu.
(2) Encrypted container should be created using TrueCrypt. Full path to the encrypted container should be provided in the Controls menu.
(3) Encrypted ELN option must be checked in Controls.
(4) During first execution, ELN mounting drive letter should be selected in Controls.


When the above requirements are met, BiochemLabSolutions will prompt for a password on each startup and will begin working in a secure mode if correct password is entered. All ELN records and data files will be directly written to and read from the encrypted location. The "AUDIT & ENCRYPTION" panel in Editor will show encrypted free space available. When encryption is in effect, the address box in the Editor is colored red.


Encrypted location is closed automatically upon shutting down BiochemLabSolutions.


Once encrypted mode is entered, steps to create and manage Projects and Notes are the same as for unencrypted mode.


Encryption is deniable (consult TrueCrypt web site about plausible deniability).

Using two ELNs, one encrypted and one plain text

It is possible to have both encrypted and unencrypted ELN and switch regularly between them. Switching is achieved by changing the option (3) above and restarting the BiochemLabSolutions ELN.