Glossary

FenixPyre has its own vocabulary. Most FenixPyre terms are common English words or computing terms that have a specific meaning within the FenixPyre system.

This glossary lists the most prominent terms and a few less familiar ones with unusual or unexpected definitions.

FenixPyre Windows Agent

FenixPyre Windows Agent is the software installed in client machines for encrypting and opening files securely.

FenixPyre Admin Dashboard

The Admin Dashboard is the place where admins can manage their users, permissions, policies, and applications. Access it at admin.anchormydata.com.

Protected Folders

Protected Folders are designated locations within an organization where sensitive content can be accessed. Files outside these folders can't be opened. Examples include common user folders on endpoints, network drives, and cloud-based document-sharing platforms.

Access Rules

To access FenixPyre encrypted data, specific conditions must be met. Our system automatically enforces access rules on all files to save time. Currently, we support access rules based on geographic locations, such as country restrictions to the US, and IP address

Access rules of an organization can be set here.

Allowed File Extensions

FenixPyre will only encrypt and open files whose file extension has been added in the FenixPyre Admin Dashboard.

Configure allowed extensions here

User Applications

User applications are authorized applications that are permitted to display FenixPyre encrypted data in plain text, assuming the access rules are satisfied.

Configure user applications here

Offline Mode

FenixPyre Offline mode allows users to access their files when their devices are not connected to the internet. Enabling this feature is easy from the FenixPyre admin dashboard. When enabled, FenixPyre users will have the "offline access" action available on their FenixPyre right-click menu.

Configure offline mode here

Whitelisting

Whitelisting refers to designating a specific process or file as trusted, allowing it to operate without interference from security tools,

Process/Executable

A process refers to a program actively running on your computer. An executable, such as a .exe file in Windows, is a file that initiates a program. These are what you authorize the system to trust

EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response)

Endpoint security solutions designed to monitor, detect, and respond to threats on devices such as computers and servers.

Anti-Virus

Software engineered for the detection and protection against malicious programs, such as malware and viruses.

XDR (Extended Detection and Response)

An advanced solution that combines multiple security elements (endpoints, networks, cloud systems) for a comprehensive threat overview.