.SEF File Extension

SEF files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Encryptafile Signature File

The SEF file contains digital signature data. It is created by Encryptafile software after signing a file. It verifies the identity of an Encryptafile EFL file. The signature may be stored in a digita...

General Information

Title SEF File Extension
Extension .sef
Full Form Encryptafile Signature File
File Type Signature File
Developer XenoSystems
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store digital signature
Additional Functions Verify integrity, Authenticate sender

File Characteristics

Quality Binary format
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

File Encryption Yes
Data Integrity Yes
User Authentication Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Signature forgery
Best Practices Secure storage, Reliable algorithms

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Varies with software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .pfx, .p12, .gpg

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Encryptafile Commercial Windows

Type 2: Password Manager Container File

General Information

Title SEF File Extension
Extension .sef
Full Form Secure Electronic Format
File Type Password Manager Container File
Developer Various Password Manager Developers
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store passwords
Additional Functions Organize credentials, Encrypt data
Features Secure storage, Encrypted

File Characteristics

Quality Encrypted, Secure
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With compatible software

Use Cases

Personal Security Yes
Business Security Yes
Data Management Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Unauthorized access
Best Practices Strong master password, Regular updates

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Varies by software
Latest Version Varies by software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .pwm, .keypass, .vault

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Steganos Password Manager Commercial Windows, iOS, Android
Other Compatible Software Varies Varies