![]() Using the IronKey’s password manager tool is easy as plugging in the thumb drive, not additional software was required.įor secure browsing, the IronKey utilizes a VPN, which tunnels all traffic through a secure transport. Since it’s encrypted no one can get those passwords without the IronKey’s main password. Instead of saving your passwords into your browser when logging into a website, the passwords are encrypted and saved onto the IronKey. In addition to protecting your data, the IronKey can manage all your passwords and will allow you to browse the web securely and anonymously. If the thief was a bit more “hard-core” and attempted to physically open the drive to directly read the contents, the IronKey will be able to detect the intruder’s presence and destroy itself as well. (correct me if I’m wrong.) If some one were to actually try to guess the password or tries to brute force their way through, the IronKey will self-destruct after 10 failed attempts. As far as I am aware of, this technology has never been cracked to date. And this isn’t just any simple encryption, the data is first software encrypted with 256-bit AES then encrypted once again with 128-bit AES. If this drive were stolen or lost, no one would be able to access your data since it’s encrypted. But unlike your normal thumb drives, any data placed onto the memory is encrypted by IronKey’s Cryptochip technology. Just like any flash drive, the IronKey lets you store data onto it for portable storage. (No issues with our Windows XP or Vista machines.) Just to begin with, the IronKey required no additional software to run. ![]() Right off the bat, we’ve got to say that we’re quite impressed. And yes, it does “self-destruct” its insides rendering it completely useless when someone tries to steal your data. ![]() For those of you that don’t know what the IronKey is, it’s pretty much one of the safest flash drives available on the market. The folks over at IronKey were kind enough to provide us with sample unit for review. Last month we wrote a small piece about IronKey’s Hardware Encrypted Flash Drive, which can self-destruct.
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