Studying tools for protecting digital materials

Study one of the tools used for managing the protection of digital materials, such as PGP or OnlyOffice Desktop Editors, by installing the selected tool(s) and exploring their practical application in securing digital content.

This activity does not require submitting written work; instead, it focuses on gaining practical experience. The goal is to move beyond theory and develop hands‑on skills. By experimenting with encryption and access control yourself, your awareness of security will increase as you experience how simple or demanding these processes can be.

Practical application: after completing the training, you can apply these tools in your own environment - for protecting personal data, academic work, or business documents.

Task

1. Install and explore PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) – managing encryption and digital signatures

Objectives of this task:

• hands‑on experience with encryption 
• learning to work with public and private keys
•  improving the security of communication

GnuPG (GNU Privacy Guard) –  the most widely used open‑source implementation of the PGP standard.

2. Install and explore OnlyOffice Desktop Editors – document protection and management

Objectives of this task:

• access control and permission management
•  applying security policies in practice
• integration with other systems

Official download (Windows, Linux, macOS)

Expected outcomes

 After completing this activity:

• you will be able to independently use basic tools for protecting digital materials 
• you will gain practical skills in encryption and access control 
• you will develop critical awareness of the importance of security mechanisms in everyday digital work.