RE: password protect encrypted directory

["CHRIS GRABENSTEIN" <CGRABENSTEIN () lfcc edu>]

You might want to take a look at BestCrypt from http://www.jetico.com/ or a
similar product.  It's very easy to use and requires you to supply a password
when you mount the encrypted volume.

-----Original Message-----
From: Dana Rawson [mailto:absolutezero273c () nzoomail com] 
Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2004 12:38 PM
To: security-basics () securityfocus com
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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