Re: password protect encrypted directory

[fiber <mynameisfiber () gmail com>]

with physical access i don't think what you want will do any different.

if you have some XP software putting a password on a directory, i can
simply take a knopix CD (knoppix-std is my personal favourite), reboot
into it and have full access to your FS.  personally i think you
should put your sensitive data on a CD-RW or a floppy and when not in
use actually take it OUT of the said computer.

-fiber

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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