Why do I need encryption software?

A digital archive should give you peace of mind: your documents are organized, protected, and only accessible to you — whether on your Mac or on the go with your iPhone.

To make that true in everyday life, you need more than “some device security”. A secure archive…

  • stays protected even when operating systems have security flaws,
  • stays discreet even when someone can look over your shoulder,
  • stays reliable even when settings aren’t perfect,
  • protects you regardless of whether you’re “interesting” or not.

That’s why additional encryption software can make sense.

What a secure archive needs to provide

Stay independent of the operating system

Apple has always been committed to protecting its users and invests heavily in the security of macOS, iOS and iPadOS. But no system is infallible. Despite all efforts, experts continue to discover security gaps - some of them critical. A comprehensive overview of previously reported security incidents for Apple devices can help better assess the risk.

Here is a list of reported security incidents on Apple devices

What this means for your archive: you shouldn’t have to rely on “everything always being perfect” — your documents should remain private anyway.

Stay secure even with complex settings

Fine-tuning security settings is often more complicated than it seems. While many features of Apple operating systems increase convenience, they can also present potential vulnerabilities. It’s important to regularly review the latest security best practices.

We developed SimpleumCheck to help you make your Mac more secure

Stay discreet in everyday life

In the past, Apple devices were considered nearly impregnable fortresses, often overlooked by cybercriminals who focused on supposedly more vulnerable systems. But those times are over. As the popularity of Apple products has increased, malware, viruses, trojans, and ransomware for these products have also increased dramatically. These malware can download data that they have access to unnoticed.

An archive often contains highly private information already through file names, folder structure, or previews (e.g. “Taxes 2024”, “Insurance”, “Emergency folder”). Discretion therefore doesn’t just mean “protect contents”, but also “prevent conclusions”.

Protect you regardless of whether you’re “interesting”

A good archive does not assume you have to be “interesting enough”. Protection should always apply — not only when you have a specific suspicion.

This is especially true for automated attacks that don’t look for “you as a person”, but for vulnerable devices and data. In addition, personal data (even seemingly trivial data) can be valuable — and shared devices or contacts can unintentionally make you part of a larger chain.

Why archive security pays off in everyday life

Private

  • You reduce the risk of misuse (e.g. bank/login data, identity).
  • You protect private documents and communication from unwanted access.
  • You avoid stress when devices are lost or shared.
  • You keep control over sensitive data like addresses, contracts, or travel documents.

Professionally

  • You protect confidential documents, projects, and trade secrets.
  • You reduce data protection/compliance risk (GDPR).
  • You strengthen trust (customers, partners) with robust protection.
  • You reduce follow‑up costs after incidents (downtime, recovery, legal consequences).

How SimpleumSafe meets these requirements

SimpleumSafe is built as an additional security layer for your archive: local, encrypted end‑to‑end, and designed around the document workflow. SimpleumSafe has sophisticated encryption technology and has been available since 2016 without any security incidents. Compared to macOS, iOS and iPadOS, SimpleumSafe is a small piece of software — which is good for security, because as systems grow, the likelihood of errors and security gaps increases.

SimpleumSafe protects your archive with:

  • Encrypted files and folders
  • No unauthorized access from outside
  • Encrypted filenames and attributes
  • Encrypted cloud
  • Encrypted synchronization
  • Encrypted backup
  • Encrypted photography
  • Encrypted scanning
  • Encrypted document view
  • Encrypted editing of documents
  • Encrypted image viewer
  • Assistance with password quality
  • Passwords are not saved
  • Biometric authentication
  • Screen protection
  • 2-factor authentication (Mac)
  • Checking the app for manipulation every time it is started

The result: you don’t have to think about security every day — your archive does it for you.

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