Personal Vault in OneDrive: With the rise of online threats targeting your sensitive data, Microsoft has created a new feature in OneDrive called "Personal Case" or Personal Vault that will allow you to encrypt and store your files in a secure container.
Personal Vault is a separate storage space in OneDrive that will automatically encrypt your stored data. Access will only be allowed through an authentication method such as 2FA, fingerprints, face scan, PIN or passwords via e-mail and SMS.
This will allow files stored in Personal Vault to be more secure if someone accesses your computer, mobile device, OneDrive account, or breach.
"Personal Vault adds extra security to the strong privacy and security protection offered by OneDrive, including file encryption, suspicious activity monitoring, detection and recovery ransomware, notice μαζικής διαγραφής αρχείων και ανάκτηση, σάρωση ιών για προστασία από γνωστές απειλές, και version history for all file types " he says the Microsoft announcement.
Microsoft will make the new one available feature in both versions of OneDrive for desktop and mobile As an additional security measure, Microsoft offers the ability to scan documents, take photos, or download videos directly from within Personal Vault.
Finally, Personal Vault will include automatic locking of your files after a period of inactivity. This will prevent any unauthorized access if your phone or computer is unlocked and unattended.
Microsoft also announced the possibility of having more storage space on OneDrive in the coming months.
For OneDrive standalone users, Microsoft is increasing free storage from 50GB to 100GB.
Office 365 subscriptions will automatically get from 1 TB to their OneDrive account. For those who want more space, Microsoft offers the option to purchase additional storage at 200GB for $ 1,99 per month.
See the new packages in the image above.
