DiskLock Discontinued By PowerOn Software-Alternatives???

[Mayo]

I just found ouut that DiskLock has been discontinued...no new version for OS X will be developed.  PowerOn didn't give me a reason.

I like DiskLock because it is seemingly fool-proof in restricting access to protected volumes, the level of access can be fine-tuned for each user and the program has easy-to-use encryption.  

It is also very easy to use, something that I cannot say about the freeware PGP version, which seemed to cause problems a couple of times when I tried it in the past year or so.  I understand that the commercial version is easier to use; maybe someone will verify that for me?

So can someone suggest an alternative that will work with OS X? I want to be able to protect my Macs, particularly my very portable iBook and strong encryption for sensitive files and folders is a must.

I currently use ShredIt for dealing with sensitive files; I guess that I will have to find out if it can be used with OS X or is going to be upgraded in the near future.

[Gregg]

I have DeskLock. Works great. Wish I had a digicam to snap a photo of it. It's by Winners Only. 60" rolltop with a key.    

Sorry. I hope someone else can offer a serious reply to your question. Let's pop it back to the top, shall we?

[Mayo]

HA HA!  Very funny...But is it  portable ?

I am looking at this security software http://www.trivectus.com/index.t?content=P...cts/SLP/index.t  I have sent an e-mail requesting info about a possible upgrade to OS X, but no response so far...

I still need to find encryption software...

[kps]

Mayo, OS X is a unix multiuser OS, as the owner/admin you'll be able to set permissions for all files, folders, etc. even on volumes, external drives and removables...however, because of HFS+ formating they  will lose those safeguards when booted in OS 9.

If you really want to lock down your 'puter, you could always use a firmware password. The machine will not boot from an external CD or drive, etc.

Encription and safe "shredding" is available for free using Crypt, the only caveat is -- it's used from the command line.

As I have no need for such strong security, I have not tested Crypt.