Re: password protect encrypted directory
From: Danny T. Puckett (dpuckett_at_comresource.com)
Date: 08/17/04
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Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2004 21:18:47 -0400 To: security-basics@securityfocus.com
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Thomas T. Evans, III wrote:
>Dana:
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>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
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>-----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
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>G'Day, all.
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>Hope this isn't too basic of an issue but I wanted to ask for your direction
>if possible.
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>Preface: I have directory which contains sensitive data on a w2k/xp laptop.
>I have the directory and files residing within encrypted.
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>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.
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>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.
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>Is this something that can be accomplished? Is there commercial or
>opensource software available?
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>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?
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>Is anyone familiar with this that might make a recommendation?
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>Thanks again in advance for your time.
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>Regards,
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>Dana
>
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