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Spotlight: Ironkey encrypted flash drive

By // April 23, 2009, 12:17 AM PST // markwkaelin

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  • Military grade encryption

    With an increasingly mobile workforce, keeping sensitive data safe and secure is becoming an evermore pressing priority. For many, the most efficient way to secure data is with encryption. And, while software-based encryption is not bad, the most effective encryption is achieved via hardware. That is where the Ironkey encrypted flash drive comes into play.

    Product Spotlight: Ironkey encrypted flash drive

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  • Initialize



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  • Create encryption key



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  • Set up secure Web browser



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  • Activate advanced Internet features



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  • Set up Web services



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  • Ironkey Control Panel

    This is the main control panel for your Ironkey.

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  • Identity Management

    Ironkey can store all of your usernames and passwords and pass that information to the right Web site automatically.

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  • Secure browsing

    The icon on the bottom right shows whether you are using the Ironkey secure browsing system or not. (Not in this case)

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  • Add to list

    You can add Web sites to the Identity Manager as you go or enter the information manually.

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  • Log me into TechRepublic



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  • Autorun



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  • Files

    Because I have not logged into and unlocked the Ironkey, it will only show me the public files. My super secret files are protected.

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  • Type in the password



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  • Try again



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  • Self destruct

    If you fail to enter the correct password 10 times, the key will overwrite all of the stored data on the key. No more sensitive information to steal.

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  • Explore

    From Windows Explorer, the Ironkey looks like a CD-ROM.

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  • Locked



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  • No access here



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  • System tray

    When the drive is in a USB port, you will see this icon in the system tray.

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Military grade encryption

With an increasingly mobile workforce, keeping sensitive data safe and secure is becoming an evermore pressing priority. For many, the most efficient way to secure data is with encryption. And, while software-based encryption is not bad, the most effective encryption is achieved via hardware. That is where the Ironkey encrypted flash drive comes into play.

Product Spotlight: Ironkey encrypted flash drive

Image courtesy of Ironkey

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By Mark Kaelin

Mark W. Kaelin has been writing and editing stories about the IT industry, gadgets, finance, accounting, and tech-life for more than 25 years. Most recently, he has been a regular contributor to BreakingModern.com, aNewDomain.net, and TechRepublic.