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We can help you with every step of using Siccura Guard from installing and setting up your account to using the solution.
Company
We are Siccura. Founded in 2014 by a team of successful entrepreneurs who have a cmbined business experience of 150 years with outstanding past achievements including a historical IPI on the London FTSE 100, Europe’s Largest Stock Exchange.
Our talent tool is handpicked from a variety of industry sectors including wellness, media pharmaceuticals, education, finance and telecommunications.
Made in England, we have satellite offices in India and official resellers and data centre partners throughout the world.
Our journey started with a simple mission – PRIVATE AND SECURE DIGITAL LIFE FOR YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS.
Our journey started with a simple mission - Private and Secure digital life for you and business.
Siccura is a software solution borne out of the realisation that there wasn’t an existing solution that goes far enough to protect, secure and give people control of their digital content. As a result, we developed an extraordinary range of products that address these issues.
Our suite of solutions is adapted to mobile and desktop, and focuses on protecting email content, local, cloud storage, as well as third-party finance data generated.
All our solutions focus on ensuring that no matter what type of data, or wherever it goes, with or without your knowledge, you retain data privacy, security, and total control of it.
Siccura was developed on the principle that there aren’t that many solutions out there that are focused on protecting your data. Though there are Data Loss Protection (DLP) solutions or encryption-related software, the majority of these software do not protect the data. Siccura is a software solution that is borne out of this realisation. We’ve developed a series of products that address these issues. Our solutions are mobile and desktop friendly and focus on protecting email, local and cloud-stored data.
Our Siccura solutions are simple to use. Depending on the type of solution you have purchased, once the data is created, stored or shared, Siccura will simply work its magic by converting the data into an unrecognisable code that only those authorised can open and access it.
Siccura’s focus is purely on protecting the data from the moment it is created. Whilst other data protection solutions focus on,protecting data, the way in which the data is orotected does not give complete control to the users. That’s where Siccura is different, because the data is protected and remains in the hands of the owners.
Siccura protects everything you have created across the entire spectrum of communication. No matter how rich your data is- be it a simple message, a high-definition video or customer data, Siccura simply “boxes” it up and keeps it locked. You get the keys and you decide what can do what with it.
In today’s world, data is the new oil. At Siccura, we understand that no matter whether the data is for business or personal use, it is of value. We also know that there are lots of software solutions out there that focus on data protection. Whilst these solutions offer data protection, most of the solutions are either too complicated to use, only protect data whilst at transit or at rest, and the encryption keys used to protect the data is often held with the software company.
But Siccura is different, Siccura offers a range of solutions that focus on protecting the data at it’s core. We’ve developed a solution that simply generates a unique key that belongs to the user, which in turn locks any type of data that the user creates, stores or shares. We simply give the key to the user, and they remain in control of that content. So no matter where the data goes, whether its with your permission or without, you are always in control.
Privacy & Security
Siccura provides maximum protection over any type of data. Using cutting edge technology techniques such as AES 256 and RSA 2048 algothrims, Siccura transforms the data into an illegible stream of characters that can only by unlocked by the owner of the content.
For that added layer of protection, each file is encrypted with a randomly generated Symmetic key including salt value which enhances its secure nature even further.
We believe that privacy is not a feature, but a human right. In today’s digital world, there are too many services out there that we consume in order to connect, learn, and engage whilst on the go. Whilst technology has given us the freedom to go beyond our physical environment, it has come with a price. Majority of the services we use take our data without us realising.
That’s why we’re on a mission to ensure that everyone whether its an individual or a business lives a private and secure digital life. Driven by this mission, we’ve developed a product that is designed to protect and secure user’s commmunication and data. We hold a Zero-Knowledge policy as we belive that all communications and data should remain in the hands of the users. Each one of our solutions is developed and built on the single principle of giving control back to its users.
No, the government cannot read your protected communication or data files unless it has the encryption keys.
Siccura uses the most advanced encryption available. It uses a proprietary method of encryption, which means that we do not have access to your emails, data files or communications that are sent or received through the services. Siccura cannot read your content as we do not have it - and others (including the Govenment) will not be able to read your data because the keys remain in your possession.
The architectural design of Siccura follows a “Trust No One” policy which is similar to platforms designed like Cryptocurrencies. Your “Private Key” is in Absolute control. Every piece of data is locked by a unique dynamic key that even NASA cannot break.
In short, Siccura’s method of securing your data ensures that even Siccura cannot read or access your data.
If Siccura receives a request from the United Kingdom Government for your encryption keys, then we will require the government to go to court, and if we can we will notify you.
If we receive a request from the UK government, we will respond by saying that we will not comply with any request other than a court order from a court with Jurisdiction over us. We will then notify you that we have received such request unless we are prohibited by law from doing so, so that you may have an opportunity to defend your rights to keep your data confidential.
Siccura is a data protection solution that is developed to protect, secure and give individuals and business owners total control of their data. Our solution was developed using advanced security protocols in encryption to ensure that your data is completely locked, and only accessible to you, and those you authorise to access it. Without going into the technical details, we use end-to-end encryption to keep your data protected at all times, whether it is being created, shared, or stored. Our security protocols ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of shared is shared through the platform
No, Siccura will not be able to read any of your communications or data that you create, share or upload through the solutions. Our suite of solutions are simply designed to protect your data that is in any format. We simply lock your information with a key that is uniquely created for you, and give it to you.
In today’s digital landscape, protecting data is essential. Encryption secures messages by transforming them into an unreadable, unique string of characters using complex algothrims, thus allowing only authorised people with the right key to access confidential information.
Siccura provides maximum protection for data using two cutting-edge encryption techniques – AES 256 and RSA 2048. Our techniques utilise complex algothrims to ensure all types of data are transformed into an illegible stream of characters with a unique key required to unlock the content. For added protection, each file is encrypted with a randomly generated Symmetic key including salt value which enhances its secure nature even further.
Siccura is developed to protect all types of data. No matter how rich your data is, you will be able to protect it.
Siccura is a data security company that offers various solutions to protect sensitive information. To keep data private and secure, Siccura employs several measures:
- Encryption: Encryption ensures that data is protected by converting it into an unrecognisable language. It can only be deciphered by authorised parties. Siccura uses advanced encryption algorithms to ensure that data is protected at rest, and in transit.
- Access Controls: Once you pass data through Siccura, the software keeps it lock and in view only mode. Recipients cannot do anything with the data without your permission.
To maintain the integrity of your data, Siccura continues to keep your data locked and in view only mode, even wit non-Siccura users. To retain the control, Siccura uses multi- factor authenticaton to ensure that only authorised individuals can access the sensitive data. This includes non-Siccura users having to verify their identity with a username and password.
What’s more you remain in total control as everything you do is tracked in the Audit Trail. Audit Trail keeps a record of all activities from who, what, where and how the information is accessed. So no matter, where you are, or where your data goes, with or without your knowledge, you remain in control.
Product General
Siccura Guard is a comprehensive data security solution that aims to protect your business financial data on Tally ERP accounting applications. The solution is designed to keep Tally data files private and secure from unauthorised access, cyber-attacks and possible data breaches.
The key features of Siccura Guard include:
- Tally Data File Encryption: Encrypts Tally data files, and keeps the folders secure using strong encryption algorithms, making them unreadable and inaccessible to unauthorised individuals.
- Private Area: Siccura Guard offers a secure Private Area, a password protected feature that helps you store important Tally data securely.
We understand that financial information is the backbone of your business, it helps you drive decisions, gives you insights into the future of your business. Most businesses use accounting software such as Tally ERP to store financial records, profits, expenses and customer data and more, but imagine if that data was stolen, compromised in a ransomware attack or abused.
Siccura Guard protects your Tally data files and gives you privacy, and total control. Here’s why you should consider using Siccura Guard:
- Enhanced Tally Data Security: Siccura Guard offers robust encryption techniques to protect your Tally data, ensuring that only authorised employees can access and use it. This helps safeguard your information from unauthorised access.
- Data Protection: Tally data is open and anyone can copy and share data with anyone. To protect data Siccura Guard provides Folder protection and backup file protection.
- Secure Cloud Storage: Siccura Guard gives you the ability to continuously take backups of your files on a cloud storage. That way, if a malicious attack were to happen on your device, the latest versions of your Tally files will be backed up and accessible.
- Protection Against Ransomware attack: Siccura Guard locks and encrypts your Tally files into an unrecognisable format that even malware such as Ransomware cannot detect.
- Easy-to-Use Interface: Siccura Guard is designed with user-friendliness in mind, offering an intuitive interface that allows you to easily navigate and utilise its security features. It ensures that you can protect your data and privacy without complex technical knowledge.
By using Siccura Guard, you can take proactive measures to secure your digital life, protect your sensitive information, and maintain your privacy in an increasingly interconnected and vulnerable online environment.
Siccura Guard connects with Tally ERP Application.
Yes, Siccura offers solutions for businesses that allow you to set up Siccura Guard for the entire company. Siccura provides enterprise-level security solutions designed to meet the needs of organisations of all sizes.
By deploying Siccura Guard at the company level, you can ensure consistent and comprehensive security across your organisation’s Tally data.
To set up Siccura Guard for your entire company, contact the Siccura sales team or reach out to customer support. They will provide you with information on enterprise plans, licensing options, and assistance in deploying and configuring Siccura Guard for your organisation.
The Private Area of Siccura Guard is designed to secure important business data. The way Private Area is designed means that nobody except the owner can have access, not even Siccura.
Key security features in your Private Area:
- Hide Tally data: Siccura provides hide folders in the Windows Operating system in such a way that folder is not visible or available in Windows OS, only visible in the Private area section. This data remains secure as nobody is aware of the Private Area Password and when any user Login to Public Area, they can’t see data.
Burn Device: Siccura provides the option to burn any device from the Siccura Admin panel as well from the website for personal users which ensures Siccura users that data will remain secure even you lost device or your device will be taken.
Siccura Guard does not have the functionality to restrict users from sharing data using mediums such as sharing websites.
Siccura Guard is designed in such a way that your Tally data always remains locked, and secured. If anyone copies your data, it is locked with a unique key which is only available to local users, or authorised users. Even if the users have Siccura on their personal devices with different company set ups, the files will remain locked as the user is not authorised to open it on that device.
When you use Siccura Guard, you never have to worry about the security of your Tally data files.
Siccura clients' Private keys are stored securely on their own devices in a protected location. The storage process involves a secure encryption procedure, with the client's Password being one of the dynamic parameters used to enhance key security.
Private keys of non-Siccura clients are stored on the Siccura content Key server. To ensure the utmost security, these keys are protected using a Random password security mechanism.
The password for the Private Area is securely stored in an encrypted format within the local database. This encryption ensures that the password remains protected. Furthermore, the password is secured using the user's private keys, which means that neither Siccura nor its team members have access to the password or the Private Area. This ensures the utmost security and privacy for the users' confidential information.
Yes, Siccura offers the flexibility for Administrators to assign different administrator rights through the Admin Control Panel. Administrators can create distinct Admin Groups such as Content Admin, User Management Admin, and Rights Assignment Admin, allowing for granular control over administrative functions.
These Admin Groups can be assigned to specific employee groups, ensuring that the right level of administrative access is granted based on your organisations requirements.
Steps to assign admin rights:
- Open Super Admin control panel
- Go to “Employee Management” then click on “Setup Employee”
- Click on employee name whom you want to provide rights.
- Right side you can see “Admin Access”
- Click on YES, you will see “Admin Access Module”
- Open “Admin Access Module” based on different access control you can allow employees to access different admin modules.
This capability empowers Administrators to effectively delegate responsibilities, streamline management processes, and maintain a secure and efficient administrative environment within Siccura.
Yes, Siccura supports third party cloud servers, such as Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive and others. Siccura supports it by connecting with the third-party cloud account and keeps the data within those cloud accounts encrypted.
Yes, Siccura Guard can take backups of your Tally data to ensure you have a copy of your protected data in case of unexpected data loss or system failures. Siccura Guard offers secure backup options to safeguard your encrypted Tally data.
By default, the backup feature is enabled and it will create backup copies of your encrypted Tally data files or folders. These backups are securely stored in designated locations, so you can choose to automatically sync it to your Google Drive, One Drive, Dropbox or any other cloud storage service you use. These backups are store encrypted on cloud server.
Regularly backing up your Tally data with Siccura Guard provides an added layer of protection and allows you to restore your data in case of any data corruption, accidental deletion, or system issues. It is recommended to set up automated backup schedules to ensure the backups are performed at regular intervals without manual intervention.
By utilising the backup feature in Siccura Guard, you can have peace of mind knowing that your encrypted Tally data is backed up and can be restored if needed.
Every time a user opens the Tally files through Siccura Guard, and updates the files, Siccura Guard will take an encrypted backup of the designated folder, and will sync it to the chosen cloud account. It is recommended to take an incremental backup in your cloud account.
Siccura Guard takes backup of all Tally data folders. As it takes a backup, all the files are encrypted and locked to ensue it is inaccessible to unauthorised people.
No, Siccura Guard does not decrypt or read your data. Siccura Guard is designed to provide data protection for your sensitive information without compromising its confidentiality. The encryption and decryption processes are performed locally on your device, ensuring that only you have access to the decrypted data.
When you use Siccura Guard to protect your data, it encrypts the files or folders using strong encryption algorithms and a unique encryption key. This encryption key is generated on your device and is known only to you. The encrypted data is stored securely, and only you possess the decryption key required to access and view the data.
Siccura Guard does not have access to your encryption key or the ability to decrypt your data. It operates on the principle of zero-knowledge encryption, meaning that your data remains private and inaccessible to anyone, including Siccura Guard's servers or personnel. Your data is stored in an encrypted form, and only you have control over the decryption process.
Siccura Guard does not have the functionality to restrict users from sharing data using mediums such as USB devices, external HDD.
Siccura Guard is designed in such a way that your Tally data always remains locked, and secured. If anyone copies your data, it is locked with a unique key which is only available to local users, or authorised users. Even if the users have Siccura on their personal devices with different company set ups, the files will remain locked as the user is not authorised to open it on that device.
When you use Siccura Guard, you never have to worry about the security of your Tally data files.
Yes, through Siccura you have the ability to get real-time insights into what’s happening in the business when it comes to your data. Siccura has a variety of features that are designed to give you complete visibility.
Here are some of the ways in which Siccura keeps a track of your data and what employees can do with it.
- Audit Trail: Siccura can log and track various activities performed by your employees. So no matter the type of data, whether its an email, file or something else, you’ll have 24/7 insights into exactly who, what, where and when your data is accessed, shared or viewed. This information can help you monitor the actions taken by employees with regards to company data and resources.
- Reporting and Analytics: Siccura provides reporting and analytics capabilities, allowing you to generate customized reports and gain insights into employee activities. These reports can include details about file access, sharing, and modifications, enabling you to identify any suspicious or non-compliant behavior.
- User Permissions and Access Controls: Siccura allows you to set user permissions and access controls, defining the level of access employees have to specific data or resources. By configuring these permissions, you can restrict or grant access based on job roles and responsibilities, ensuring that employees only have access to the information necessary for their work.
It's important to note that while Siccura can help track and monitor employee activities, it is crucial to establish clear policies and communicate them to employees to maintain transparency.
We understand that there are times in a business where you ill need additional support to help you manage and control what employees can do in the business through the software. That’s why Siccura has a flexible structure that allows you to assign different administrator roles to multiple people in the organisation.
You can create multiple administrators through the Siccura Admin panel. From this area, you can create distinct Admin groups such as admins who are solely responsible for managing content rights, to those responsible for setting up employees into the system.
Admin groups can be assigned to specific employee groups, ensuring that the right level of administrative access is granted based on your organisations requirements.
This capability empowers Administrators to effectively delegate responsibilities, streamline management processes, and maintain a secure and efficient administrative environment within Siccura.
Siccura Guard for Network Security employs a Domain Setup approach, where users within domains are assigned different folder rights. To configure this, the admin needs to enter the username and password associated with the domain into the Siccura Admin Tally Multiuser settings. By doing so, the admin can establish granular control over folder permissions for users within the domain, ensuring appropriate access and security measures are in place. This feature enhances network security within Siccura Guard and enables efficient management of folder rights across domains.
To retrieve your username and password for Network Tally user, please follow the steps below.
You will need to follow these steps on your domain server where you have configured Active Directory.
- Go into the Active Directory Users and Computers dialog box, right-click Users.
- Choose New, followed by User.
- Enter the domain user information.
- Click Next after the user information is configured.
- Enter and confirm the user password.
- Click Finish after you confirm the user information.
They can create different user accounts with varying levels of access rights, such as viewing, reading, editing, and deleting. These user credentials (username and password) are then utilized when configuring network Tally folders in Siccura.
Product Usage
To sync data stored in local folders across different cloud servers, you can follow these general steps:
- Choose a Cloud Sync Service: Select a cloud sync service that supports syncing data across multiple cloud servers. Some popular options include Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, or specialized cloud sync solutions like Box or Sync.com.
- Install and Set Up the Sync Service: Install the chosen cloud sync service on your device and create an account if required. Follow the service's instructions to set up and configure the sync service on your device.
- Select Local Folders to Sync: Choose the local folders that you want to sync across different cloud servers. This could be specific folders on your computer or network drives where your Encrypted Tally backup data is stored.
- Map Cloud Storage Locations: Within the cloud sync service, map each local folder to its corresponding cloud storage location. This involves selecting the destination cloud server and specifying the folder path within that cloud server where the data should be synced.
- Configure Sync Settings: Configure the sync settings, such as sync frequency, file conflicts resolution, and bandwidth usage limits, according to your preferences and requirements. These settings determine how frequently changes are synchronized and how conflicts between different versions of files are resolved.
- Initiate Sync Process: Once the setup is complete, the cloud sync service will automatically start syncing the selected local folders with the corresponding cloud storage locations. It will monitor for any changes in the local folders and update the synced data accordingly.
- Monitor and Manage Sync: Monitor the sync process to ensure that data is successfully synced across the different cloud servers. Check for any error messages or conflicts that may require manual intervention.
It’s important to note that the specific steps and options may vary depending on the cloud sync service you choose. Refer to the documentation or support resources provided by the chosen service for detailed instructions on setting up and using their specific sync solution.
Siccura Guard provides robust security measures to help secure Tally data and protect it from unauthorised access.
Local Tally data security
If you are the owner or the administrator, please follow the steps outlined below:
- Go to 9 Dots Menu, click on Settings, followed by Privacy Settings.
- Click on Activate Tally Mode
- Look through all the drives and folders you have on your local PC
- Go to the Folder where you store your Tally data
- Click on 3 dots and enable Tally Mode
- The folder will be locked, and encrypted.
- You will not be able to access it outside of Siccura, or from Windows Explorer or Command prompt.
To access your Tally files, follow these steps:
- Go into the 9 Dots Menu
- Click on the Tally module
- You can see all the folders list that you have secured.
- Click on any folder name and Siccura will open Tally data in Tally application.
Network Tally data security:
If you have Siccura Guard connected to your network Tally data drive, then follow the steps below.
- As the Admin, you will need to install the Active Directory in the company network
- As the admin you will need to set passwords where the Tally data is kept and shared with the company network.
- The admin can then set up different company wise folders
- As Admin you will be able to set up the folders in the Public Area Access or Private Area access.
- Once the network folders are created and set up, go into Siccura Admin
- Click on Master Settings
- Click on Configure Tally Mode, followed by Multiuser
- Click on “+” button and add the Company name folders with Private or Public Area folders with Active directory username and password.
- Once all Folders are added, go into Employee Management, followed by Setup Employees.
- From the list of Employees, click on the employee’s name, followed by Configure Tally mode.
- Assign company folders to users which you want to assign.
- Now employees can see only selected folders assigned by you.
Folder Lock is a powerful feature in the software that keeps your Tally folders secure and private, ensuring access only from authorized applications, including Siccura itself. Its functionalities include:
- Lock Folder: This function enables Siccura or any authorized applications to access the folder. Although visible in Windows Explorer, attempting to access it without authorization will result in an "Access Denied" error.
- Hide Folder: This function ensures that only Siccura or any authorised applications can access the folder while ensuring that it remains hidden from other applications and Windows Explorer.
To activate Folder lock, follow the steps outlined below.
- Go to the 9 Dots Menu, followed by Settings module
- Click on Privacy Settings
- Click on Folder Lock
- You can view Folder and Application.
- Click on Folder and click on + to add new folder.
- You can view all drives and folders you have on your local PC.
- Jump to folder which you want to secure.
- Click on the option “Lock Folder” or “Hide Folder” to secure.
To securely share your secured Tally data folders with external auditors, you can follow these steps:
- By default, Tally data backup is stored encrypted in USERS Folder -> Siccura_Backup Folder. That file you can copy to any folder in your computer like documents / Desktop.
- Share the Encrypted data: You can share encrypted backup to your external auditor by using the share option in Siccura Explorer Module. You can select Tally backup file and click on 3 dots and share with external auditors by adding the email in your contact list. Based on sharing rights you can share by
- Verify Receipt and Decrypt: Confirm with the auditors that they have successfully received the encrypted archive. Instruct them on how to use Export functionality to decrypt and access the Tally data folders.
By following these steps, you can securely share your secured Tally data folders with external auditors. It is essential to choose a reputable encryption solution and adhere to best practices for data security to maintain the privacy of the Tally data throughout the sharing process.
Siccura Guard provides robust security to help protect and secure your Tally data from unauthorised access. Here’s how Siccura Guard can be used to secure your Tally data.
Siccura Guard gives you the option to secure your local Tally data or Network Tally data. Depending on your preference, follow the steps outlined below.
Local Tally data security:
To secure your local Tally data, as an administrator or business owner, follow the steps mentioned:
- Go to 9 Dots Menu, followed by “Settings” Module
- Click on “Privacy Settings”
- Then click on “Activate Tally Mode”
- You can view all drives and folders you have on your local PC.
- Go to the folder where you have kept your Tally data.
- Click on 3 Dots and enable “Tally Mode”
- Now the folder will be secure, and you will not able to access it outside of Siccura, or from Windows Explorer nor the Command prompt.
- To access, click on the 9 dots menu
- Locate and click on the Tally icon
- You can see all folders list which you have secured.
- Click on any folder name and Siccura will open Tally data in Tally application.
Network Tally data security:
To secure your Tally data on the network, follow the steps below:
- The Administrator will need to install the Active Directory in the company network.
- The administrator will then need to set a password to lock the Tally data within the company network.
- Admin will need to set up different Company wise folders.
- These folders can be set up for either Public Area Access or Private Area Access
- Once Network folders are created, the set up, the administrator will need to go into the Siccura Admin panel.
- Click on Master Settings, followed by “Configure Tally Mode”
- Then click on “Multiuser”
- Click on “+” button and Admin can add Company name folders with Private or Public Area folders with Active directory username and password.
- Once all Folders are added, Admin needs to go to “Employee Management”, then inside “Setup Employee”
- Admin can see a list of all employees
- Click on the employee’s name followed by “Configure Tally Mode”
- Assign company folders to users which you want to assign.
- The employee will be able to see selected folders which are assigned by the admin.
This is the process to secure Tally data.
Siccura provides Audit Trail, which is a premium feature. To activate this feature you’ll need to subscribe to the feature, or it may be included in your package.
Once the user enables this feature, by default it will start to track all activities and the administrator will be able to view this information on the Dashboard in the Siccura admin panel.
To allow your users to have the print, save as, export rights on Tally backup files, follow the steps outlined below:
- Open Admin Control Panel.
- Go to “Employee Management”, followed by “Setup Employee”.
- Select the employees you want to allow users to print, save as, export rights policy.
- Go to Ultra Content Protection, followed by clicking on “Unlock Admin Privacy”
- Select rights which you want to allow employee and click on “Apply Now”
- Once you have set the rules, your employees will get access based on rights immediately if they are available online with Siccura application open or get update when they start Siccura Application.
By following these steps and configuring the appropriate settings you can provide rights.
Category: Siccura Guard
Sub category: Product Usage
- How can I check or track if employees share Tally data files?
To track if an employee shares Tally data files, you can follow these:
- Enable Audit Trail: This is a premium feature but once you have subscribed, you’ll be able to keep a track of your employees’ activities.
- Monitor Audit Log: Regularly review the audit log files generated by Siccura Guard to track employee activities. Look for any entries related to Securing Tally data, open tally data, data sharing, Data exports, or external sharing of Tally data.
By implementing this feature, you can track if an employee shares Tally data files and take necessary actions to ensure data security and compliance with your organisation's policies. It's important to note that the availability and extent of auditing features may vary depending on Package you have purchased.
To track if an employee shares Tally data files, you can follow these:
- Enable Audit Trail: This is a premium feature but once you have subscribed, you’ll be able to keep a track of your employees’ activities.
- Monitor Audit Log: Regularly review the audit log files generated by Siccura Guard to track employee activities. Look for any entries related to Securing Tally data, open tally data, data sharing, Data exports, or external sharing of Tally data.
By implementing this feature, you can track if an employee shares Tally data files and take necessary actions to ensure data security and compliance with your organisation's policies. It's important to note that the availability and extent of auditing features may vary depending on Package you have purchased.
To access Siccura Guard, users are required to log in using their Private Area password. Once logged in, users will have access to all Tally data files that have been added to their Private Area. By selecting a specific company file, Siccura Guard will securely decrypt the data and open it in Tally. This ensures that company data remains protected and confidential throughout the process. Siccura Guard provides a seamless and secure solution for accessing and working with Tally data within the protected environment of the Private Area.
Siccura Guard offers a secure and encrypted backup feature that creates a backup of your data in a folder named "SiccuraBKP" within the User folder.
To ensure the safety and accessibility of your backup, it is recommended to sync this folder with cloud services such as Google Drive, OneDrive, or any other preferred cloud storage provider.
By syncing the SiccuraBKP folder with a cloud server, your Tally data backup will be securely stored and synchronised, providing an additional layer of protection and the convenience of accessing your backup from anywhere. This process ensures the confidentiality and integrity of your Tally data while offering the flexibility and peace of mind of having a secure off-site backup solution.
Siccura Guard offers a robust Folder Lock feature that is accessible only by the Admin, ensuring exclusive control over this module.
Within the Folder Lock module, the Admin has access to the Folder option. By clicking on the "+" button, the Admin can browse and select specific folders from the local computer that they wish to hide.
Once a folder is added, it will be displayed in the Folder list. To enhance security, the Admin can click on the three-dot icon and enable security settings.
By selecting the 'hide' option, the chosen folder will be effectively hidden from view.
This comprehensive Folder Lock feature empowers the Admin to safeguard sensitive folders and maintain strict control over access and visibility within Siccura Guard.
To sync data stored in local folders across different cloud servers, you can follow these general steps:
- Choose a Cloud Sync Service: Select a cloud sync service that supports syncing data across multiple cloud servers. Some popular options include Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, or specialized cloud sync solutions like Box or Sync.com.
- Install and Set Up the Sync Service: Install the chosen cloud sync service on your device and create an account if required. Follow the service's instructions to set up and configure the sync service on your device.
- Select Local Folders to Sync: Choose the local folders that you want to sync across different cloud servers. This could be specific folders on your computer or network drives where your Encrypted Tally backup data is stored.
- Map Cloud Storage Locations: Within the cloud sync service, map each local folder to its corresponding cloud storage location. This involves selecting the destination cloud server and specifying the folder path within that cloud server where the data should be synced.
- Configure Sync Settings: Configure the sync settings, such as sync frequency, file conflicts resolution, and bandwidth usage limits, according to your preferences and requirements. These settings determine how frequently changes are synchronized and how conflicts between different versions of files are resolved.
- Initiate Sync Process: Once the setup is complete, the cloud sync service will automatically start syncing the selected local folders with the corresponding cloud storage locations. It will monitor for any changes in the local folders and update the synced data accordingly.
Monitor and Manage Sync: Monitor the sync process to ensure that data is successfully synced across the different cloud servers. Check for any error messages or conflicts that may require manual intervention.
To download older versions of your Tally files from the cloud server, please follow the steps below:
- Access the Cloud Storage Platform: Open the cloud storage platform associated with the specific cloud server where your files are stored. This could be services like Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, or others.
- Locate the File: Navigate to the folder or directory where the file is located within the cloud storage platform.
- Select the File: Identify the file for which you want to download an old version and select it by clicking or tapping on it.
- Check Version History: Look for an option or feature in the cloud storage platform that provides version history or file revisions. This feature may have different names depending on the platform, such as "Version History," "File History," or "Previous Versions."
- Access Old Versions: Access the version history or file revisions for the selected file. The cloud storage platform should display a list of available versions along with relevant information such as timestamps or file sizes.
- Choose the Version to Download: Review the available versions and select the specific version you want to download. Some platforms may provide options to preview the version or view additional details before selecting it.
- Download the Old Version: Once you have selected the desired version, look for a download or restore option provided by the cloud storage platform. Click or tap on this option to initiate the download of the selected old version of the file.
Save the File: Choose a location on your device where you want to save the downloaded old version of the file. It is recommended to select a different location or rename the file to avoid overwriting the existing file or causing confusion with the current version.
If you would like your employees to be able to print, save or export the backedup Tally files, then as the administrator, you will need to assign those rights. Follow the steps below to find out how.
- Open Admin Control Panel.
- Go to Employee Management, followed by Setup Employee.
- Select Employee against you want to setup policy.
- Go to Ultra content Protection section where you will find “Unlock Admin Privacy”
- Select rights which you want to allow employee and click on “Apply Now”
- Once you have set rules, Employees will get Access based on rights immediately if they are available online with Siccura application open or get update when they start Siccura Application.
By following these steps and configuring the appropriate settings you can provide Rights.
Siccura provides you with the ability to track and monitor employees’ activities. This is found in Audit Trail. Once you have subscribed to this service, you will be able to track and monitor everything your employees are doing with your Tally files.
To access the Audit dashboard, go into the Admin module followed by Dashboard.
Siccura provides users with the ability to activate “Burn”. Burn is a feature within the software that allows users, whether it’s personal or business users to erase and remove Siccura data access from a specific device. This is particularly useful in situations where a device is lost, stolen or given for repair.
There are many ways to activate this feature, depending on whether you are a personal or business user.
For Business users:
To activate “Burn”, and thus remove access to the secured data from a specific device, follow the steps outlined below:
- Log in to Admin App, go to Employee Management.
- Click on Set Up Employees
- Click on a specific employee name
- On the right hand side, you’ll see Device Management
- Click on it, and you’ll see a list of devices that employee is using
- Click on the 3 dots, followed by Device Burn
Once this is activated, the system will send a burn signal to that specific device. The Siccura data that the device is installed on will be deleted. By activating this feature, you are deleting the RSA (Public private encryption keys). Therefore, if anyone where to open the software, they will not be able to open any of the emails or files they are trying to access from that device.
For Personal users:
For personal users of My Siccura, or other single subscription solutions, the process slightly differs. Follow the steps outlined below:
- Visit the website, www.siccura.com
- Go to Support, followed by Activate Burn Account.
- Enter the mobile number used to register onto the software
- Enter the Verification Code (OTP) received via SMS
- Select the device you wish to activate Burn on from the device list.
Now click on Burn Request
Siccura provides users with the ability to activate “Burn”. Burn is a feature within the software that allows users, whether it’s personal or business users to erase and remove Siccura data access from a specific device. This is particularly useful in situations where a device is lost, stolen or given for repair.
To activate “Burn”, please follow the steps outlined below:
- Log in to Admin App, go to Employee Management.
- Click on Set Up Employees
- Click on a specific employee name
- On the right hand side, you’ll see Device Management
- Click on it, and you’ll see a list of devices that employee is using
- Click on the 3 dots, followed by Device Burn
Once this is activated, the system will send a burn signal to that specific device. The Siccura data that the device is installed on will be deleted. By activating this feature, you are deleting the RSA (Public private encryption keys). Therefore, if anyone where to open the software, they will not be able to open any of the emails or files they are trying to access from that device.
Admin can also disable the employee’s account by deactivating it. Once the admin deactivates an account, the RSA keys will be deleted from all devices which the employee is using Siccura in.
Siccura Guard has a feature called Folder Lock. This helps you hide selected Tally data folders. To activate this feature, follow the steps outlined below:
- Click on the 9 dots menu and open “Settings”.
- Navigate into "Privacy settings" and then go to "Activate Folder Lock"
After activating the Folder Lock feature, follow these steps:
- Enter the admin master password to access the module.
- Go to Folders and click on the '+' button to add a folder.
- Once you select a folder, it will be displayed in the list.
- Click on the three-dot icon and enable security.
- Select the "Hide" option, and the folder will be hidden.
The Folder Lock feature provides an additional layer of security for selected folders, allowing clients to protect and hide sensitive Tally Data information within Siccura.
Private Area inside Siccura allows you to transfer certain confidential information into a password protected area within the application. This is particularly useful when sharing devices, or software accounts. Through Siccura, you can transfer emails and files into a password locked area.
To set up the Private Area in your application, follow the steps outlined below:
- Click on the 9 dots menu and open “Settings”.
- Navigate to "Privacy settings" and then go to "App Password Manager".
- Enter your password, and you will see the "Password Recovery Details"
- Click on "Setup Private Area Password".
- Personal users need to provide their mobile number, while work users need to provide their email address for recovery purposes.
- Once you have set up your Private Area password, your account will be automatically configured.
The Private Area feature offers enhanced privacy and security for sensitive emails and files, allowing users to have more control over their confidential information within Siccura.
Siccura offers users the option to include Tally data in their Private Area. To access the Private Area, users need to log in using their Private Area password. For incorporating local Tally data, users can follow these steps:
- Navigate to the 9 Dots menu.
- Proceed to Settings and open the Privacy Settings.
- Activate Tally Mode by entering the Admin password.
- Once inside the Siccura File Explorer, locate the folder where your Tally data is stored.
- Click on the three dots icon and enable Tally mode for the respective folder.
- While you are in the Private Area, you will have the choice to add the data to the Private or Public Area.
- Selecting Private ensures that the data will only be visible in the Private Area section.
By following these steps, users can conveniently manage their Tally data within Siccura's Private Area, allowing for enhanced privacy and secure handling of sensitive information.
Since Siccura focuses on protecting your data, your data is locked and protected by a set of keys. There may be times where you have lost your device, or have purchased a new device and now need to transfer Siccura onto a new one. In order for you to do that you will need to a take a backup of your keys.
As a user, you have the option to store the backup on your local device, USB storage, cloud or an other secure location of your choice. By taking a backup of your keys and having it in your control, you get peace of mind.
Passwords for Network users in Siccura Guard are managed through the Windows Active Directory. Users' passwords are set and modified within the Active Directory environment. When a password change is required for Network users, it is performed directly on the Active Directory user accounts.
Admin user needs to update Password in Siccura Admin control using following steps
- Go to “Master Setting, followed by Configure Tally Mode.
- Then click on Multiusers
- Click on 3 dots where you can see folder name or company name
- Click on Edit -> update with new password of specific folder
- Click on save.
Please note that this process will not automatically update the password at the client’s machines. You will need to remove and re-allocate the folder again the employee in the admin control panel.
Please follow the steps,
- Open Super Admin control panel
- Go to Employee Management then click on Setup Employee
- Click on employee name whom you want to provide rights.
- Right side you can see “Configure Tally Mode”
- You will see allocated Company or folder names
- Click on 3 dots and Remove Access
- Click on + button and Allocate folder again
Billings & Subscriptions
You can subscribe to Siccura Guard directly from the Store on the website. Follow the steps outlined below to subscribe to a package:
- Click on the "Store" button in the top menu. Followed by “Business”
- Click on “Ready to Buy”
- Choose the package that suits your needs
- Fill in the form with your details
- Choose your preferred payment method
- Click on “Proceed to payment”
- Once you have subscribed, you’ll receive a confirmation email along with instructions on how to set up Siccura Guard.
If you have any questions or need assistance with your purchase, you can contact our customer support team on [email protected]
Siccura Guard is available to purchase in packages. Our subscription packages start from 5 users to 100 Users. If you are a business that requires additional user licenses, please contact our sales team for a bespoke quote.
Siccura Guard is a paid solution, and our subscription plans start from 5 users to 100 users. With our subscription plans, we offer a trial. If you wish to initiate a trial, please contact our sales team.
If you are subscribing to our product from the website, then we accept internationally recognised payment methods.
- Credit and Debit Cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover
- Wallets: PayPal
We also accept certain payment methods that are only exclusive in certain countries. Please see list below:
India:
- Credit or Debit Card: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover to make a payment.
- Wallet: You can use PayTM, Bhim and Google Pay
- Bank Transfer (NEFT/ IMPS): Should you choose to make a payment using this method, please contact our Customer Support team.
The payment methods available to you may vary depending on your location and the plan you choose. You can choose your preferred payment method during the checkout process on the website.
If you have any questions or need assistance with making a payment, you can contact our customer support team via email. We help you with any payment-related queries or issues you may have.
Yes, we offer a 30-day free trial period to all our paid users. This allows you to review the solution, and its advanced features before committing to a full subscription. During the free trial, you will have access to all the features and services included in your selected plan. To sign up for a free trial, simply visit the website and select the plan you're interested in. You will be prompted to create an account and provide your Promo Code which you will receive in an email once you make an enquiry.
You will not be charged until the end of trial period. If you decide to cancel your subscription during the trial period, you will not be charged and your account will be disabled.
The number of users that can be activated on a trial based on case-to-case basis. We offer different trial plans with varying levels of features and functionality, and some plans may be limited to a certain number of users.
When you sign up for the trial, we will provide you with information about the specific plan you have selected, including any limitations on the number of users who can access the trial.
If you have any questions about the trial or the number of users who can participate, please contact our Sales team for assistance.
If you do not renew your subscription plan with Siccura, your account will be deactivated and you will have access to old data which you have secured with Siccura, the ability to secure new data will not be available. However, your data keys will not be immediately deleted and will remain in our system for a period of time in case you decide to renew your subscription in the future. It is recommended to take a backup of your keys before the subscription ends. You can do this by exporting your data from the software.
If you have any questions or concerns about the deactivation of your account and the retention of your data, please contact our support team for assistance.
Siccura is available to purchase on a subscription basis, and if you choose a subscription plan above 1 year you will be charged an Annual Maintenance Charge (AMC). The AMC charges are calculated based on the number of user licenses you have purchased. The cost covers but is not limited to support and software patch updates.
Yes, you can cancel your subscription at any time. We believe in providing our customers with the flexibility to choose the plan that best suits their needs, and that includes the ability to cancel their subscription if they no longer require our service.
If you decide to cancel your subscription, you can do so from within your software account, or by contacting our support team.
Please note that cancellation may be subject to certain terms and conditions outlined in our subscription agreement.
Installation & Set Up
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For Personal Users:
To recover the password for your private area in MySiccura, you can follow these steps:
- My Siccura users can click on 9 dots menu, open “Settings.”
- In Setting windows go to “Privacy settings” -> Go to “App Password Manager”.
- Enter the password
- User will see the password recovery details. Here click on “Setup Private Area Password”.
- You will need to select the mobile number or email address that you have added for password recovery purposes.
- Once you have enter the OTP sent to your recovery method, you’ll be able to reset the password to the private area.
For Business Users:
If you are a business user, the administrator will be able to reset the Private Area password for employees through the Siccura Admin panel.
If you encounter any difficulties during the password recovery process, it is recommended to reach out to Siccura's customer support for further assistance on [email protected]
Technical
Siccura software uses Secure Transport Layer to transfer encryption keys between users.
Siccura uses the asymmetric encryption AES 256 Key, which is generated randomly to secure any data such as email body content, attachments and files of any kind.
These keys are then used to secure the data with an RSA Public/ Private Key. Siccura transfers the keys through secure communication channels such as SSL/ TLS (Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security) protocols to protect the transfer of keys during transmission. These protocols provide encryption and authentication, preventing unauthorised access or tampering.
No, Siccura is designed to ensure that your data remains private, secure and in your control. Therefore the architecture of the software ensures that we do not have access to your data.
Anything that is created, stored or shared through the software is locked and secured locally on the software. The software secures the data locally, and keeps it locked as it travels through your existing set ups, such as existing email service provider.
Siccura works with RSA keys, which are created exclusively for the user inside the software. Every piece of data that is created is locked with a random generated key, and further locked by the client key. The architecture of Siccura is similar to Blockchain.
No, Siccura does not have access to the unique encryption keys as they are created and stored locally on every user’s software solution.
Support
All our customers are supported every step of the way. From the moment you install to as you start to use the software. We offer a variety of levels of support depending on your support package premium. Our customer onboarding and support teams are available via email, phone or video conferencing.
Need help with our product? Want technical support? Have billing or subscription questions? Contact our customer support team at [email protected]! We're here to help you out Monday through Friday from 9am to 6pm. Get in touch and let us take care of everything for you.
Our technical teams are available from Monday to Friday between 9am -6pm. If you have any queries, you will be able to reach out to our staff through email or telephone. Our details are: [email protected].
Alternatively, you’ll be able to review our Help Centres inside the application for further assistance.
Customer and technical support teams are available from Monday to Saturday between 9am – 6pm.
Our customer support teams are available from Monday to Friday between 9am to 6pm. If you need any support relating to your account, billing, or technical assistance with the solution, please contact us via email on: [email protected]
You will also be able to receive support and guidance through our help centres, which are situated inside the solution.