Password protect DVD

Hi all,
Is it possible/does anyone know how to password protect a DVD while burning data to it? I have created a .dmg in DU; it remains password protected while on the HD, but in the process of burning it to DVD, DU asks for the folder's password, I enter it (without setting it to remember in Keychain), but after burning, the DVD will open on any of my Macs in any of the accounts, admin or not, without the need for a password.
Thanks for any insight.

Ah Niel, seems like you're always there. Thanks yet again.
Wonder if you know/would explain the differences/pros/cons of using "compressed" vs "read/write" vs "DVD/CD master" vs "hybrid" for Image Format when creating .dmg in DU?
Besides "read/write," can any have data added to them after creating the .dmg?

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