I would personally recommend PGP Desktop software http://www.pgp.com
I use the PGP disk software to keep disk partitions and folders encrypted.
From the pgp.com website
"PGP DiskTransparently creates volumes whose contents are encrypted when
not in use, preventing unauthorized access. PGP Disk includes options that
enable it to automatically unmount a disk after a specified period of
inactivity, even with files open, or when a computer goes into Sleep Mode.
PGP Disk is especially critical for laptop computers, which are vulnerable
to being lost or stolen. (Note that this component is not equivalent to PGP
Corporate Disk, an information-storage security solution that combines
desktop disk security, IT configuration and deployment tools, and advanced
key and Additional Decryption Key [ADK] features for users of PGP Universal.)"
-Dave Dearinger
-Network Administrator
-MD-Online Inc.
-daved@mdon-line.com
-1-888-397-3434
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At 04:38 PM 8/12/2004 +0000, Dana Rawson wrote:
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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