This is not only cool, but it is essential stuff for contracting. And what I really like about this encrypted flash drive is that it self destructs. So if you lose it, and someone picks it up and attempts to break into it, it will erase after tampering or ten attempts at a password. Not to mention that it is mil spec.
But if you are out there on contract, and your company loses their gig and you’re rolled over to another company or you hop on over to a better deal, having your important stuff stored on a device like this and ready to send is vital. I would also save your documents on an encrypted email account like Hushmail or some other secure online service where you can store documents. Have the stuff easy to get to, that is safely stored and secure, and in different places, can make the difference between getting a job or not when you are out on the road. –Matt
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SECURE YOUR FILES AND PROTECT YOUR IDENTITY
IronKey Personal is a revolutionary personal security device designed to protect your data, passwords and online identity on any computer.
Hardware Encryption and Malware Defenses for Bullet-Proof Security
All data stored on an IronKey Personal drive is encrypted with high-speed military-grade hardware encryption. Unlike software-based encryption, this “always-on” protection cannot be disabled and is protected against cold-boot and brute force attacks. No one can access files stored on an IronKey unless they authenticate with the correct password. All encryption and password verification are performed in hardware, and it cannot be disabled by worms, viruses or other malware.
Secure & Private Web Browsing
IronKey drives come pre-configured with a portable version of Mozilla’s popular Firefox Web browser. All data, cookies, and Web history are maintained locally on the drive. The optional IronKey Secure Sessions service protects your privacy on the Web by triple-encrypting all of your Web surfing traffic, and provides secure DNS services to help assure that you are not visiting a spoofed website.
Secure Password Management
The IronKey Identity Manager locally manages all of your online passwords with secure one-click direct access and protection against keystroke-logging spyware and other online threats. Stored passwords are protected by the same hardware-based encryption as your other data. Optional encrypted password backup is available as an online service in case you forget. The IronKey Identity Manager also supports VeriSign® Identity Protection (VIP), which is used by many financial and commerce websites to strongly authenticate and better protect their customers.
Self-Service Password Recovery
If you forget the password to your drive, IronKey offers an optional online password recovery service. The service uses advanced mutual authentication technology to verify your identity, allowing you to recover your device’s password securely.
Rugged and Physically Secure
Your IronKey is an investment that will last for years. Its rugged metal casing protects against physical damage, and the internal components are sealed to protect against tampering. Also, your IronKey drive has passed and exceeded military waterproof testing requirement.
IronKey Personal 1 GB Secure Flash Drive
with 1 Year of Internet Protection
Model Number: D20102
$79.00
IronKey Personal 2 GB Secure Flash Drive
with 1 Year of Internet Protection
Model Number: D20202
$99.00
IronKey Personal 4 GB Secure Flash Drive
with 1 Year of Internet Protection
Model Number: D20402
$149.00
IronKey Personal 8 GB Secure Flash Drive
with 1 Year of Internet Protection
Model Number: D20802
$199.00
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