Toshiba Releases Encrypted USB Stick With Built-In Keypad

Toshiba has released USB sticks featuring numeric keypads that are used to unlock the encrypted contents of the drive.

The user has to enter a secure code before plugging the drive into a computer, and once access is granted, the drive unlocks the media held inside.

Content ‘automatically locks’

When the drive is removed from the USB port, the contents is then automatically locked and encrypted again.

Toshiba said: “The Toshiba Encrypted USB Flash Drive uses a built-in mini-keyboard to authenticate access, incorporating a rechargeable battery so the user can enter a secure code before plugging into a USB port.

“Should the Toshiba Encrypted USB Flash Drive become lost or stolen, it is equipped with a Brute Force Hack Defense Mechanism that will render all stored information irrecoverable after 10 consecutive unsuccessful attempts to enter the secure PIN.

“The Toshiba Encrypted USB Flash Drive also carries a FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standards) Publication 140-2 Level 3 certification, issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), a certification often required by government agencies and other data security sensitive industries, such as healthcare and finance”.

The sticks are available in 4GB, 8GB, 16GB and 32GB versions, ranging from £62 to £130.

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Ben Sullivan

Ben covers web and technology giants such as Google, Amazon, and Microsoft and their impact on the cloud computing industry, whilst also writing about data centre players and their increasing importance in Europe. He also covers future technologies such as drones, aerospace, science, and the effect of technology on the environment.

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