RE: password protect encrypted directory

["Hugo Deckx" <hugo.deckx () skynet be>]

All,

The best product I found so far to protect folders but also files (based on
extension) is called C4-Polytrust
More info at http://www.polytrust.com and http://www.safeboot.com/

SC Award Best Encryption Solution 2004

Rgs,
Hugo Deckx
Corporate IT Security & Computer Forensic Manager
Belgacom nv
Belgium Telecom Operator
mailto:hugo.deckx () belgacom be
Phone +3222024914



-----Original Message-----
From: Thomas T. Evans, III [mailto:ttevans () hawkcorp net] 
Sent: 16 August 2004 15:01
To: 'Dana Rawson'; security-basics () securityfocus com
Subject: RE: password protect encrypted directory

Dana:

Depending on how far you want to go, PGP will allow you to create a
mountable volume that is encrypted and needs a password to view. The volume
is not visible unless mounted, if I recall correctly. That should be pretty
secure.

Thomas T. Evans, III CCNA
Senior Network Manager
Hawk Corporation
ttevans () hawkcorp net
216-267-7787 Ext. 500
Cell: 440-669-2526
Fax: 917-464-7241
President, MFG/Pro Midwest User Group

"The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has limits"
--Albert Einstein
 



-----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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