Auto-lock

[jaylindell]

I don't think I am missing this in the prefs or individual folder options, so this is a post to see what's possible and if any other users feel as I do. (If I've missed this feature, please direct me to where/how to implement it.)

One of the reasons I want to encrypt a folder is for security purposes. That security would be greatly enhanced if my unlocked folders would auto-lock upon: shutdown, logout and/or sleep. Is this possible?

[greg]

One of the reasons I want to encrypt a folder is for security purposes. That security would be greatly enhanced if my unlocked folders would auto-lock upon: shutdown, logout and/or sleep. Is this possible?

Yes, folders are already auto-locked when you logout or the computer is shutdown or loses power (this happens instantaneously).

When the computer is put to sleep they are not locked, but the screensaver password is sufficient to prevent access to the folders virtually all scenarios. There's one scenario where it might not be sufficient protection, but it involves rather complex techniques that very few individuals possess, and the complexities that arise in implementing this feature (such as what to do with applications that are running and have their data encrypted, or folders with open documents), make it not worth the trouble to implement auto-lock for sleep. You can enable the screensaver password in the Security System Preferences.

[jaylindell]

Excellent...sorry I missed that one. Should have known youse guys would have thought of that! Loving Espionage...thanks for a great product.

[greg]

No problem, and glad to hear you're enjoying Espionage!