BlockMaster and CryptoCard boost USB device security
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BlockMaster a leading provider of manageable secure USB devices, today announces that partner, CryptoCard has integrated its BlackShield ID tokens with SafeStick, to provide two-factor authentication as a readily available extension of the SafeStick device and to offer complete protection against identity theft.
In addition, SafeConsole’s new Publisher feature will provide users with the ability [...]
Ironkey and Actividentity bring stronger authentication to enterprise devices
Permalink: Ironkey and Actividentity bring stronger authentication to enterprise devices
IronKey and ActivIdentity Corporation today announced that they have teamed to deliver a comprehensive solution that enables government agencies and enterprises to utilize Common Access Card (CAC) and Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credentials as a second factor when authenticating to an IronKey multifunction security device.
Integration with the ActivIdentity ActivClient™ smart card middleware enables a second [...]
4,500 USBs are left in Dry Cleaners
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A survey released today reveals that in the last year, 4,500 memory sticks have been forgotten in people’s pockets as they take their clothes to be washed at the local dry cleaners.
From 6th April onwards if data is lost and it causes a major security breach, this could now cost a company [...]
Origin comments on Kingston Datatraveler security flaws
Permalink: Origin comments on Kingston Datatraveler security flaws
Kingston Datatraveler security flaws highlight need for highest levels of encryption says Origin Storage.
As Kingston Technologies has revealed several of its secure USB drives can be hacked by a skilled cracker, Origin Storage says that the situation is a classic illustration of the increasing levels of hacker sophistication making lower level encryption technologies obsolete.
“Kingston has [...]
BlockMaster Launches SafeStick 4.0 – The Laptop Replacement
Permalink: BlockMaster Launches SafeStick 4.0 – The Laptop Replacement
BlockMaster (www.blockmastersecurity.com) a leading provider of manageable secure USB devices, today launches SafeStick and SafeConsole 4.0, designed to provide organisations with the ability to push out portable software (including virtualisation), backup data and to effectively stop the flood of data breaches.
The solution has been designed to provide more adequate access control over USB flash drives, [...]
IronKey announces 32GB Secure USB Flash Drives
Permalink: IronKey announces 32GB Secure USB Flash Drives
IronKey has expanded its D200 range with 32GB capacity devices which are ideal for larger companies and public sector use.
The IronKey 32GB secure drives offer capacity to transport, and to back up, large amounts of data.
The dual-channel architecture offers rapid data transfer rates and the drives meet FIPS 140-2, Level 3 security requirements. [...]
USB Stick loss could prompt tighter Government security
Permalink: USB Stick loss could prompt tighter Government security
Credant Technologies believes that the loss of a USB stick, containing information on the British Navy’s manoeuvres and staff, could prompt the Government to introduce more stringent security rules.
On Sunday the Guardian newspaper reported that the USB stick had been found in a Belfast car park and offered to the press.
After the newspaper rejected [...]
Christmas worst time for leaving devices in taxis
Permalink: Christmas worst time for leaving devices in taxis
According to a survey carried out by Credant Technologies, more people leave USB sticks, phones and other mobile devices in taxis at Christmas, than any other time of the year.
The company carried out the survey in London, among 300 licensed cab drivers.
It found that Londoners leave around 10,000 mobile phones a month in taxis [...]
Ironkey launches D200 USB flash drives
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IronKey has launched the D200 range of flash drives for consumers, government and enterprise customers who want to safely transport large amounts of date.
The D200 is a lower cost drive, which still offers high security and remote update capabilities.
It features new policy enforcement, usability and field-maintenance capabilities, and doubles as a strong authentication [...]
SanDisk drive earns FIPS and Common Criteria certification
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SanDisk Corporation’s Cruzer Enterprise FIPS edition secure USB flash drive is the first FIPS 140-2 Level 2 USB Flash Drive ever to Earn Common Criteria Certification.
The Common Criteria, which is recognised in 26 countries, is an ISO standard used to assess the security functional requirements and security assurance requirements of technology products.
With its certifications [...]
USB stick protects kids while online
Permalink: USB stick protects kids while online
A USB stick from Uxsight is designed to bring peace of mind to parents while their children are online.
The Kids Online Guard USB Stick allows parents to restrict the times that their children can go on the computer, and can be set to prevent children accessing undesirable sites.
A website can be designated, such [...]
Gemalto launches Smart Guardian
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Gemalto today launched its Smart Guardian device, a USB smart card offering protection for sensitive information.
Protiva Smart Guardian protects the integrity of data, and guards against loss, while allowing mobile workers to access corporate resources securely.
Data is encrypted and stored on Smart Guardian, and any attempts to tamper with the device will be detected [...]
Ironkey launches Enterprise Server v2.0
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IronKey has launched the IronKey Enterprise Server v2.0, which allows IronKey Enterprise flash drives to be managed remotely, improving mobile data security for users of the drives.
Ironkey’s flash drives, which are tailored for enterprises and government organisations, offer automatic encryption, active malware defenses and identity services.
Server v2.0 offers enforceable security and user device [...]
Government USB data losses are embarrassing
Permalink: Government USB data losses are embarrassing
The new Resource Accounts for 2008-2009 report from the Home Office offered a dramatically new estimation of how much data was lost by PA Consulting last year surprising many and leading a few to question if the government can adequately protect the personal data of its citizens.
Originally the Home Office claimed that when a USB [...]
1,000 enterprises adopt secure flash drives
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IronKey has announced that its secure and intelligent USB flash drives are now in use by more than 1,000 enterprises.
The drives can be managed remotely using the company’s cloud-based Internet service, making IronKey one of the world’s leading online security SaaS companies.
The ability to remotely manage the devices means they are ideal for [...]
Ironkey announces most secure USB flash drive
Permalink: Ironkey announces most secure USB flash drive
Ironkey has announced the S200 family of secure USB flash drives, which are the first USB flash drives to have achieved FIPS 140-2, level 3 security validation.
The S200 is designed to protect sensitive date for government and enterprise customer.
Level 3 security means that as well as offering AES 256-bit encryption in CBC mode, the [...]
BlockMaster finds 40% of workers loose USB sticks
Permalink: BlockMaster finds 40% of workers loose USB sticks
According to a survey by secure USB specialist, BlockMaster, 40% of the 100 office workers surveyed said they had lost a USB stick, while 64% said they had left a drive unprotected in a PC.
It seems that office workers are poorly informed about security in the workplace, as 30% of those surveyed said they [...]
Credant says public sector should invest in IT security
Permalink: Credant says public sector should invest in IT security
Following the recent loss of a memory stick by Lothian and Borders Police, Credant Technologies has commented that the public sector is under-resourced when it comes to IT security.
The USB stick lost by Lothian Police contained information on 750 vehicles, and possibly more seriously, it also carried information relating to police investigations.
Credant has commented that [...]
Need a USB stick – try the laundrette
Permalink: Need a USB stick – try the laundrette
Cases of USB sticks containing confidential information being lost are always hitting the headlines.
Earlier this month Central Lancashire Primary Care issued an apology after a health worker lost a memory stick containing the information of more than 6,000 patients from Her Majesty’s Prison Preston.
Credant Technologies, a specialist in endpoint data protection solutions, has today [...]
IronKey protects against AutoRun worms
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US-based IronKey Inc has upped the security of its flash drives even further with the addition of USB anti-worm malware protection capabilities.
With AutoRun worms infecting over 70 million computers in 2008, this technology is designed to bring additional peace of mind to users of IronKey’s flash drives, which the company claims are already the [...]