.SEC File Extension

SEC files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: PGP Secret Key Ring

PGP Secret Key Ring (SEC) files contain encrypted private keys to decrypt data protected by Pretty Good Privacy software. SEC files store cryptographic keys, including public keys, private keys, and c...

General Information

Title SEC File Extension
Extension .sec
Full Form PGP Secret Key Ring File
File Type Key File
Developer PGP Corporation, Symantec
MIME Type application/pgp-keys

File Function

Primary Function Store private keys
Additional Functions Backup, Import/Export
Features Encrypted, Passphrase protected

File Characteristics

Quality High security
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

Email Encryption Yes
File Encryption Yes
Authentication Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Key theft, Brute force
Best Practices Strong passphrase, Secure storage

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1990s
Latest Version As per PGP/GPG updates

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .gpg, .asc, .skr, .pkr

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
PGP Desktop Software Paid Windows, Mac
GnuPG Free Windows, Mac, Linux
OpenPGP.js Free Cross-platform

Type 2: Samsung Security Video File

Video captured from surveillance cameras is stored to disk in SEC format. You can play back SEC file in Samsung’s SmartViewer. You can also convert the file to .AVI format to share with others using...

General Information

Title SEC File Extension
Extension .sec
Full Form Samsung Security Video File
File Type Video File
Developer Samsung
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store video
Additional Functions Encrypted playback
Features Proprietary format, Encrypted

File Characteristics

Quality High, Device-dependent
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable No

Use Cases

Surveillance Yes
Evidence Yes
Personal Security Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Unauthorized access
Best Practices Secure storage, Access control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Device-specific

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .dav, .h264, .cctv

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Samsung Security Manager Free with devices Windows
iPOLiS Device Manager Free with devices Windows

Type 3: GuinXell Video File

General Information

Title .SEC File Extension
Extension .sec
Full Form GuinXell Video File
File Type Video File
Developer Unknown
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store video
Additional Functions N/A
Features Encrypted, Proprietary format

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on video
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable No

Use Cases

Secure Video Playback Yes
Data Distribution Limited
Media Streaming No

Security and Practices

Security Risks Unknown
Best Practices Use trusted software

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Unknown

Associated Types

Similar Extensions N/A

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
GuinXell Software Unknown Unknown
Other Software Unknown Unknown