Which of the following encryption types would BEST be used to protect data on a shared computer?

File encryption allows specific files or folders to be encrypted, meaning that even if other users have access to the shared computer, they cannot read the encrypted data without the correct decryption key. This provides granular protection for sensitive information on a multi-user system.

VPN (Virtual Private Network) encryption secures data in transit over a network connection, not data at rest on a local shared computer.

Email encryption protects the content of emails during transmission and storage within email systems, not general files on a shared local computer.

VPN (Virtual Private Network) encryption secures data in transit over a network connection, not data at rest on a local shared computer.