Take a look at TrueCrypt (free: http://www.truecrypt.org/).
It is simple to use. It will create a single file of any size you want. Inside that file is what amounts to an encrypted file system. That means you can backup all your secret data by backing up that single file. It is encrypted with 256 bit AES. When you put in your password, the 'file system' is mapped to the letter you select. It can be used exactly like any other drive or network share. Here is a 'walkthru' that we recommend for our clients: http://www.stratfordsoftware.com/stratford/securityrecommendation.htm It has some recommendations for creation, backup and security.. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Wohlrab" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2007 8:43 AM Subject: RE: [NF] Security Software I found this link for a free utility that sounds like it does a nice job. Here is a link to it: http://www.heidi.ie/eraser/default.php Computer Technology Solutions Mike Wohlrab 585-944-3823 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.mikewohlrab.com ftp://mikewohlrab.com -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jeff Johnson Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2007 11:36 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [NF] Security Software > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Stephen the Cook > Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2007 7:59 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: [NF] Security Software > > Jeff Johnson <> wrote: > > There are two things I would like to accomplish. > > > > > > > > I would like the ability to encrypt / decrypt a folder on the hard > > drive regardless of what type of files are in it. For example, I > > have a folder with QuickBooks in it. I would like to encrypt that > > folder when I am not using it and decrypt it when I want to open > > QuickBooks. > > > > > > > > The second thing is a wipe disk utility. I know there are a lot out > > there, but I would appreciate your suggestions on something easy to > > use. > > Degaussing coil for TV screens or a VCR tape eraser will really screw with > a > hard drive. Or your evil coworkers laptop ;-) Steve: I have a serious mag mount for my ham radio antennas that works great for this, but I want to give my drives to a friend and / or charity so they can use them. I have about 10 drives ranging from 20g to 40g that are very useable. Jeff Jeff Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] 623-582-0323 Fax 623-869-0675 --- StripMime Report -- processed MIME parts --- multipart/signed text/plain (text body -- kept) application/x-pkcs7-signature --- [excessive quoting removed by server] _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
