Sypher

Getting Started

Prerequisites Before you can use Sypher, you’ll need to create an account on DefenseStation. If you don’t have an account already, you can sign up here. Sending a Message Log in to your DefenseStation account. Click on the “Send” button in the left navigation pane. Click on “New”. Type your message in the message box. For example, “Hello, here’s the confidential information you requested.”

Send

Sypher is a secure and easy-to-use platform that enables you to send encrypted data, including text messages and files, to anyone by creating an encrypted link. You can then share the link with the receiver through any communication platform, such as email, messenger apps, chat servers, and social media. To ensure maximum security, Sypher provides a variety of options that allow you to set the access date range and the number of clicks allowed on the link.

Request

If you want to request data from others securely, you can use the “Request” feature provided by Sypher. This feature allows you to send a request to others asking them to share data with you. The sender is not required to have an account on DefenseStation. Follow the steps below to request data: Enter Passphrase: When you click on the “Request” button, you will be prompted to enter a passphrase.

Dropzone

Dropzone is a feature in Sypher that enables users to create a secure location where people can submit their sensitive data to the user with ease. Dropzone is particularly useful when the user needs to collect sensitive information from different sources. Instead of requesting the data from different people separately, they can share the Dropzone link with all parties to upload the requested data in a single location. Creating a Dropzone in Sypher is simple, just follow the below steps:

Templates

Sypher provides users with the ability to create templates for the Request and Dropzone features. With templates, you can easily reuse the same fields or files for multiple requests or dropzones, saving you time and effort. To create a template, follow the steps below: Click on “New” under “Templates” in the left navigation pane. Provide a name and a description for your template. Add the fields or files that you want to include in your template by clicking on the “Add Field”

Pricing

To use Sypher, there are no upfront charges. You pay per use. Depending on the size of data being shared, you will be charged monthly. To track your monthly usage, go to Dashboard. Free Tier You get 20 queries and 1 GB data free every month. Sypher Query Cost $.30/query Data Cost $.20/GB Data First 20 sends/requests free → Estimate Sypher Cost

With Sypher, you can send encrypted data including text messages and files to anyone just by creating an encrypted link. The generated link can be sent to the receiver via any communication platform i.e. mail, messenger apps, chat servers, social media, etc.

Sypher Dashboard

Sypher dashboard provides an overview of your account usage and recent activities. Let’s take a look at the different parts of the Sypher dashboard:

  1. Monthly Usage: This section displays your monthly usage data, including the number of requests made, responses received, total sends, and an estimation of the associated costs.

  2. Access Map: The access map provides a visual representation of the different locations from where your data has been accessed recently. It shows the country and the number of access attempts from each location.

  3. Storage Widget: This widget displays the amount of data stored under your account. You can easily monitor your storage usage and manage your data accordingly.

  4. Notification Widget: This widget shows recent responses received by your account. You can click on the notification to view the details of the response.