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Re: password protect encrypted directory

Subject: Re: password protect encrypted directory
Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2004 08:55:05 -0300
Hi Dana,

    I suggest using PGPDisk from the PGP suite.


Nelson Santos

On 12 Aug 2004 16:38:16 -0000, Dana Rawson
<absolutezero273c@nzoomail.com> 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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