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title: "Introduction"
slug: "filesystem-encryption-for-windows-introduction"
updated: 2026-04-01T08:09:40Z
published: 2025-08-13T11:16:27Z
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# Introduction

The Filesystem Encryption for Windows solution uses the open-source **cppcryptfs** software to secure and manage keys and policies for encrypted filesystems on Windows.

The key benefits include:

- **Comprehensive Key Management**: Users control key management through Fortanix DSM.
- **Simplified Security**: Reduces reliance on complex passwords and lowers exposure risk.
- **Audit Logging**: Logs all key operations for enhanced security tracking.

*For more information, refer to*[*Filesystem Encryption for Windows as a Service - Introduction*](https://fortanix.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/28826258436884-Filesystem-Encryption-for-Windows-Introduction).