How to encrypt and zip in Mac OS

Neat trick without installing any software on Mac OS

Whenever you send files over email you are recommended to zip and encrypt your files.
This is giving a basic layer of protection for your privacy and also, you don't want your product's info get stolen and used by your competitors right?

Here's how to zip and encrypt:
1. Cmd + Space = Type "Terminal" and press enter
2. cd <path>     //to the path your file is at.
3. zip -e [archive file name] [files to zip]

To encrypt multiple files in a whole directory or folder:
zip -er [archive file name] [files to zip]

Example:
zip -e zippedfile.zip filetozip.txt
zip -er zippedfile.zip ~/Desktop/MyWork/

Enter password of your choice twice and you are done.
Attach the file to your email or store it in your upmost secure drive.



To unzip:
Can be done in Window or Mac.
In Mac OS X or other version, type unzip filename.zip