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Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2004 13:05:58 -0400
To: <security-basics@securityfocus.com>

NTFS can be used to keep everyone but the administrator out. However, if
stolen the admin password can be hacked easily with a boot disk. In this
case I disable boot up floppy seek in the bios as well as using BIOS
security but there are still ways around it.

Anyway, to password protect a directory you will have to use a 3rd party
program. There are numerous freeware applications out there.

Thanks

A D
Information Technology Group

-----Original Message-----
From: Dana Rawson [mailto:absolutezero273c@nzoomail.com]
Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2004 12:38 PM
To: 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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