Encryption Wizard uses Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), specified by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (FIPS 197). Both 128-bit and 256-bit keys are available depending on your Java installation.
FIPS Validated
The Government FIPS Edition uses a FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic module developed by RSA Security, Inc. Validation information is available from NIST at <http://csrc.nist.gov/groups/STM/cmvp/documents/140-1/140val-all.htm#820>.
DoD Accredited
The Government FIPS Edition is accredited by the US Air Force and US Army for the NIPRNet and SIPRNet.
Interoperable
The Government FIPS Edition is completely interoperable with the Public edition. They use the same cryptographic algorithms, and files encrypted by each can be decrypted by the other.
Encryption Wizard is intentionally kept small, simple, fast, and multi-platform. Intuitive drag-and-drop, context menus, and ample human interface testing makes it easy to use.
Encryption Wizard can use smartcards (e.g. DoD CAC and PIV cards) and file-based X.509 certificates and keys to encrypt and decrypt data.
Files can be encrypted with multiple keys (passphrase, smartcard, and/or soft certificate), aiding collaboration and data recovery.
Note that smart card support on 64-bit Microsoft Windows requires Java 8 (JRE/JVM 1.8.0) or later. If your CAC/PIV card reader is not usable, double-check the running Java environment (Help -> System Info and Help -> Log) to see what version is actually being loaded.
Store your commonly used passphrases and public keys in an encrypted .wzk file, called a Keychain. This file is encrypted using the same cryptography methods used in Encryption Wizard's normal file encryption.
When Encryption Wizard encrypts or decrypts a file, the original file can be automatically and securely wiped using an industry standard 3-pass block-based erasure process.
Unencrypted metadata (title, author, etc.) can be embedded in .wzd and .wza files; its readable by a file finder and/or by anyone using Encryption Wizard (no key is required).
Encryption Wizard's straightforward command line interface enables integration with other tools.