I am using an encrypted database to protect my data across a number of machines. One of those machines is a shared computer. I’d like to make sure my data is protected on this computer when I’m not using it.
Ideally, when I open DT3, I’d be prompted each time for the encryption key, and when I close DT3, the database would stay encrypted at rest. However, this doesn’t appear to happen…I think DT3 is caching the key somewhere.
No, DEVONthink does not cache encryption keys for encrypted databases.
I’m guessing you may have save it to your keychain.
Check Apple’s Keychain Access application. Search for encryption.
Post a screen capture of the Navigate sidebar with the database open. If this is private info, open a support ticket via our bug reporting mechanism, and attach the screen capture.
Ok, I created a new local encrypted database and DT3 prompts me for a password each time. The database I’m having trouble with was synced from a remote encrypted database (created the encrypted database on another machine with DT3). I assumed that syncing it down locally would maintain it’s encrypted nature. I’m assuming one of two things:
I made a mistake when creating the remote, encrypted database, and it’s not encrypted (will verify tonight)
I misunderstood the sync feature when working with encrypted databases, and it’s working as designed.
I’ll check the other database when I get home tonight. Thank you!
And if you were wondering about the navigation panel because of the key icon which shows beside encrypted databases…it’s there beside the local test database I created today, but not beside the one I synced from the remote location.
I sync on a thumb drive because I value my privacy. It’s an encrypted file system. It’s safe. Otherwise, on a non-encrypted file system, all databases are in plain text, aren’t they?
I had a similar problem and it took me 45 mins to find this thread. Glad I found it though.
@BLUEFROG - Could we may be rephrase the option “Import Encrypted Database” to “Import as Encrypted Database” or something similar to make the distinction more clear ? Thank you.