How to secure certain folders

[jardster]

I'd like to have certain folders on my HD be "secure." Ideally, the file names would be visible, but upon trying to open the files, you need to enter a password (one password for the who folder of files would be good). Also, any new files created and saved in that folder would then need to be opened with a password. I've looked around and can't find anything like this. Anyone know of anything. I've played a little bit with automator, but didn't see anything that fit.

Thanks

[what4]

You could create a password-protected disk image, using Disk Utility:

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1578

Just remember to deselect "remember password in keychain." That will force it to ask for the password every time you open it, and that's what you want.

[Harbourmaster]

FolderBolt Pro does what you want but not sure if ti s still being developed since the company was recently bought up by McAfee...

http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macos/1679

[incognegro]

another vote for encrypted disk image.

[Monster]

I just use BitClamp to encrypt certain files.