Mobile Data is Safeguarded with a Protected USB

With the need for mobile data increasing the need for a protected USB increases also. If a drive is stolen, and the drive doesn’t have a strong password authentication process, then it is vulnerable. A protected USB will feature a strong password authentication process that will lock down the drive should a number of accessing attempts fail. This will prevent a password breaking program to be used to gain access to the data stored on the drive. The protected USB which features a strong password authentication process will lock down after a few failed attempts, and prevent access to the data stored on the drive. Drives used to stored mobile data are particularly vulnerable to this kind of attack.

The protected USB drive that SanDisk Enterprise offers has not only a strong authentication process, but they are able to be locked down if one should become lost or stolen. This is accomplished with central control management software which must authentication the drive before anyone can access its data. This is a great feature of a protected USB used by salespeople who must transport data to presentations, and sales calls. Before the data on the protected USB drive can be accessed the user is authenticated via the internet, and if they are unable to produce the correct password the drive is rendered useless.

A Protected USB Drive Reduces the Risk of Data Theft

Using any thing other then a protected USB drive only increases the chances of data thief if the drive falls into the wrong hands. You can be sure that a lot of thieves are just looking for the opportunity to gain access to company data, or proprietary information so they can sell, and profit from the theft. A protected USB will stop them dead in their tracks even if they happen to gain access to the drive. SanDisk Enterprise uses data encryption in their protected USB drives which prevents the thief from reading the data even if they should manage to gain access to it. Using a 128 bit algorithm encryption code the data is simply not accessible without the proper keys.
Those companies that use a considerable number of protected USB drives have adopted the central control management software. This software system allows them to control a whole host of drives used out in the field from a single central control server. They can use the software to audit, track, and terminate the drives at will. A protected USB that is managed by such a system can be terminated instantly should it become lost, or stolen. As a result of having a central control management system the data on a protected USB remains secure, and out of the reach of those not authorized to access it. This level of security is necessary for those who use drives to transport, and store important data.

Secure USB Drive Feature Encryption Technology

Those companies using a secure USB flash drive know the importance of encryption technology in combating data theft. A company that is not using encrypted data is vulnerable to a whole host of attacks, and possible exploitations. But, secure USB drives utilizing encryption technology reduces these threats to almost zero. Even if a drive is accessed, encryption technology will prevent the data from being exploited. The use of a secure USB drive is a step in the right direction.

The secure USB drives offered by SanDisk Enterprise features the 128 bit encryption technology that is proven to be the most secure available. By utilizing this level of encryption in the secure USB drive not only increases security strength, but reduces the opportunity for thieves to exploit and expose company data. The encryption technology used in a secure USB drives is virtually impossible to crack, and keeps it out of the hands of unauthorized users.

Secure USB Drives Have Advantages of Centralized Control

To get the very best level of security possible for a secure USB flash drive a company should be utilizing centralized control for its drives. This means that drives used by personnel to transmit and transport data can be controlled from a central server should a drive become a security threat at any time. Secure USB drives are vulnerable if they are lost or stolen, and a centralized control system can eliminate the threat immediately, by terminating access of the drive. A secure USB drive is best managed with centralized control then without it.

If a drive is lost or stolen they present a security risk to the company, but this risk will be eliminated with secure USB drive being managed from a central control server. Even if a thief is able to gain access to a secure USB drive the data will remain encrypted, and unreadable. Once the secure USB drives are identified as a threat they can be terminated immediately from a central location. This locks it down, and makes access to data impossible as it terminates access to the necessary encryption keys.