"The World's Most Secure USB Flash Drive with Internet Protection Services."One of these is on its way here for testing. I'll let you know how we make out.
In the meantime, make yourselves aware of it. The concept alone - a super-secure USB memory stick - makes this the 'authorized' info-fob of choice for business and government.
One really cool 'Mission Imposible' feature...
"To prevent unauthorized people or crimeware (malicious software such as viruses and Trojans) from gaining access to your encrypted drive, the IronKey prevents password guessing attacks (e.g. brute-force or dictionary attacks). After 10 incorrect password attempts (and ample warnings), the IronKey locks out all further password attempts. It initiates a patent-pending self-destruct sequence that securely and permanently erases your encryption keys and data."
If self-destruction doesn't produce a puff of smoke, I'll suggest it to them. (more) (datasheet)
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(UPDATE 1 - One week later.)
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I received an IronKey for testing and have been putting it through its paces for about a month now. Flawless, easy to use; as security should be. We are recommending this to our clients.
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(UPDATE 2 - One year later.)
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11/6/08 - Ironkey has made slow progress in getting itself to work with systems other than Windows XP and Vista. A Linux 2.6+ version was released last June.
The Macintosh version is at the same "alpha-level" it was at a year ago. "We continue to work on developing Mac support, and plan to have Mac functionality available in a future release." Not acceptable.
More and more people are switching over to Macintosh at work. Some switch back and forth between work and home. This situation makes recommending Ironkey as a sole solution difficult for security consultants. Other companies, offer multi-platform support for their sticks – Windows Vista, 2000 SP4, XP, Mac OS10.x and above. (directions)
Idea... Roll your own Mac Encrypted Memory Stick, for FREE!
(I neither sell, nor receive commissions from, the products I recommend. Recommendations are made based solely on my client's best interests.)
