Private Folder
Private Folder (PFO) is a container file system format and
Windows file system implementation that allows users to
store sensitive or private data in an encrypted and password
protected folder.
Private Folder support is included in the
Pismo File Mount Audit Package.
Features
- Password based strong encryption
- Compression
- Fault tolerant
- Intuitive operation
- Large file support, even on FAT32 formatted media
While locked, a Private Folder is a container file, similar to
an ISO or ZIP archive. The contents are strong encrypted and
inaccessible without the password needed to generate the
encryption key.
When unlocked using the correct password, a Private Folder
becomes a normal file system folder, directly accessible using
any application. No archive utility or shell extension are
required to access contained files.
Executable files and documents can be opened directly in an
unlocked Private Folder, never needing to be copied out to
unprotected storage.
Private Folders can be stored on any media including:
- network
- compact flash devices
- internal and external hard drives
- CD/DVD
Limitations of alternative technologies
Windows file system security.
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Files are accessible to anyone with physical access to the
machine or media.
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In business settings, files are accessible to IT employees.
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Files are unprotected when transferred on portable media or over
the internet.
NTFS Encrypted File System.
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File names and sizes are visible even when file is encrypted.
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Files are unprotected when transferred on portable media or over
the internet.
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In business settings, files are usually accessible to IT employees.
Partition and whole media encryption.
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