Dana,
I tend to use http://www.pgpi.com to securely encrypt data. PGPdisk works
well for this.
The only drawback is that it must be backed up on a regular basis as I have
noticed some data being deleted on disk defragmentation.
Best Regards
Gethin
Gethin Jones
IT Security Consultant
MSN gethinj@hotmail.com
PGP 8537 0419 75DC EC62 4959 3303 3669 049B F2E9 3C48
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dana Rawson" <absolutezero273c@nzoomail.com>
To: <security-basics@securityfocus.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2004 5:38 PM
Subject: password protect encrypted directory
G'Day, all.
Hope this isn't too basic of an issue but I wanted to ask for your direction
if possible.
Preface: I have directory which contains sensitive data on a w2k/xp laptop.
I have the directory and files residing within encrypted.
Issue: I would like to password protect this directory so even the user who
is logged into this profile is prompted for a password prior to gaining
access to this data.
Desired outcome: By accomplishing this (if possible) I wish to deny access
to this data via remote entry/being hacked, and also protect the data should
the laptop be stolen, or someone walks away from their computer without
locking it (i.e. ctrl-alt-del) leaving it wide open for someone to sit down
and start playing.
Is this something that can be accomplished? Is there commercial or
opensource software available?
I have found software on the web that states it can password protect a
directory, but with out installing and testing all of them how can I know if
it most secure? Has anyone tested or reviewed this type of software?
Is anyone familiar with this that might make a recommendation?
Thanks again in advance for your time.
Regards,
Dana
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