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PC security is hot topic these days, and for good reason. More employees are toting portable PCs loaded with company secrets, and some of these employees leave computers with sensitive information unguarded or forget how to access protected information for their own purposes. The from Secure Technology aims to stamp out these problems.
The is about the size of a small, removable flash drive. The device's USB connector constitutes about a quarter of the length. The only other item of note on the curvy purple case is a green LED that illuminates during use.
To protect data, the twists a couple of techniques. During set-up, it helps you set aside a specific volume on a drive for access only when the is connected to the PC's USB port. The physical presence of the isn't the only security measure, however. To access the protected volume, you have to enter a PIN you designate during installation. In other words, the is an authentication device that's backed up by software installed on the computer.
Installation isn't as easy as it could be. It takes the sum of on-screen prompts and the manual's skimpy details to muddle through the specifics of configuration. Non-geeks may want to stick with more user-friendly options, such as thumbprint readers. However, after a couple of fouled attempts, I successfully set up my
It's easy to tell when the is working properly because a removable drive icon appears in My Computer. Just double-click the drive icon and you can see exactly what information is stored in the protected volume. The is a bit pricey, but it is a dependable security system for people who need to safeguard information.
by Nathan Chandler
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