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.
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This is the main control panel for your Ironkey.
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Ironkey can store all of your usernames and passwords and pass that information to the right Web site automatically.
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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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You can add Web sites to the Identity Manager as you go or enter the information manually.
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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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When the drive is in a USB port, you will see this icon in the system tray.
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Mark W. Kaelin has been writing and editing stories about the information technology industry, software, hardware, gaming, finance, accounting, and technology geekdom for more than 30 years.
