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Re: Mac data encryption

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From: Peter Ferris
Date: Tue, 13 Jun 1989 13:17
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Subject: data security ala Mac

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Subject: Re: Mac data encryption
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 I highly recommend "Sentinel" by Super Mac Technology.  It will encrypt file
and / or folders (HFS sensitive) using either DES or a block crypt (your 
choice).  It also can make the encrypted file invisible.  The only trace of 
the files that I have been able to see is: If you have a folder that APPEARS 
empty, you can check the window bar and (I believe) it will say "21 items" 
(whatever's appropriate, etc.) which would tip you off that there IS something 
there.  But the software implementation of DES is good, as far as I know. 

God help you if you forget the "key", Super Mac won't!  Nor should they in my 
opinion... write it down elsewhere, make it something arcane or whatever, but
if you "forget" the key and can't retrieve your files, then you purchased 
GOOD software!  If phone support gave you the "trap door" password, what makes
you think they wouldn't give it to a polite albeit malicious user?  BTW:
When I say "you" I don't necessary mean YOU!

Lemme know what you come up with.  

Best Regards,
Pete Ferris
pff@thumper.bellcore.com

P.S.: Sorry this is rather bizzare!  I had to kill the letter once, and then 
use the dead.letter - long story!  And to add insult to injury, the mailer 
rejected my efforts to e-mail this to you (see header stuff).  Mother told me 
there would be days like this!
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From: pff@thumper.bellcore.com (Peter Ferris)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac
Subject: Re: Mac data encryption
Summary: Sorry to post to the net - mailer rejected!  A recommendation for
  "Sentinel" by Super Mac.  Hope this is helpful.
Keywords: password, encryption
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Date: 13 Jun 89 13:17:19 GMT
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Organization: Bell Communications Research
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