Most of us today now use cards to make payments everywhere which is great also we use our smartwatches and smartphones to do the same but for now the majority is on cards, most if use several cards and carry these in our wallets and that is as far it goes we think no more about it but now we are at risk from these cards being read by RFID readers/card readers which can get information from your card without you even knowing this.
I have several RFID wallets and card holders here at home and use them daily though some of these are bulky but they work and I must add you should still use them but again there is many out there that have their cards slapped behind their case on their phone use a phone case that can carry several cards which I detest especially those folio typed cases where you can also carry keys and basically leaving yourself open to having everything swiped in on go.
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In short this is a super affordable item to have at your disposal and you should have to protect yourself in these challenging times and since the huge HSE cyber attack we are now going to be open even more to scams and so on, yes this might be in a different context however the more barriers in place for any form of identity theft the better..
RFID-Blocking Credit and Debit Card Protection Protect your identity from your wallet
Having reviewed several of these in the past we have now the Secure Drive BT HDD option in for review and as expected the technology here keeps getting better all the time and the size keeps getting smaller too which is more beneficial to the user for carrying around data and keeping it safe or for the likes of me I keep in my pocket or one of my tech bags in a secure pocket. Also storage options are much wider than before giving someone choice rather than some expensive standard offers you might see.
The Secure Drive HDD is one of multiple offerings the company has and they have a nice product line up to suit everyone and their job is to keep your data safe and we do not need reminding of what can happen now when something goes wrong if you make a data breach and those words GDPR are mentioned. Given I find out data regulator more talk than action from what has been seen so far it is an integral part of any business to keep information safe and this company offers this in several ways and you should check them out. As for this review we are looking at the apps the company has on both Android and iOS which works with this device in particular they also have a keypad version too but this one is more high tech with face unlock built in via your smartphone which I find really futuristic and similar to the SSD option we reviewed before.. HDDs are now more efficient and generally cheaper.. We check out this and how it works below in the video on both Android and iOS apps and go through the process.
In short I have been using the Secure Drive Products for some years now and can easily recommend these for ease of use and knowing that my data or anyone else’s I might have is safe and will remain that way no matter which product I use from their portfolio.
In a day when GDPR is an important issue and can land you in big trouble if you leak data you need to be kept secure and what a better way to begin in a personal or corporate capacity with having the latest tech at hand to insure data is controlled and kept safe. Secure Drive offer a range of products and multiple storage levels and price points to do so and again this is portable can fit in your pocket or tech bag and so on.
We have reviewed several of the products from the company and still use them today to protect data and for someone on the move like me given no so much of late with the pandemic I have my files and data in order and have them kept safe and these products will do so and certainly worth a look.
The Secure Drive KP portable drive is another offering from the business which has a keypad rather than bluetooth like the 1TB SSD we reviewed recently this is more James Bond looking than the KP version yet as secure and people do ask what the item is and some have not even realised such tech has existed from my findings going around to meetings and so on.
OS/Host Independent. Works with any device with a powered USB port
Hardware Encryption – AES256-bit XTS
Interior Parts Covered in Epoxy – No intact media removal for hackers
User Authentication via On-board Alphanumeric Keypad (7-15 Digit PIN)
Brute Force Anti Hacking Protection – Safe Delete/Wipe of All Data/Keys
Admin/User Mode, Read-Only Mode, Auto-Lock
Preloaded with DriveSecurity® ESET Antivirus (1 Year License Included)
Slim: 12.5mm (HDD – 1TB,2TB), (SSD – 256GB-8TB)
Standard: 20.5MM (up to 5TB HDD)
2 Year Limited Warranty (HDD Model)
3 Year Limited Warranty (SSD Model)
This is easy to set up and maintain with no additional software required either which is a bonus,check out the video below on how it works and check out the variants and prices on offer and keep your data in a safe place and do not fall into trouble with the DPC (Ireland) given they are all talk and no action to date. Some of these drives will cost you money up front however in the current times we live in and when data needs to kept secure now is the time to prepare and be ready rather than wait for a problem to arise and the suite of products on offer from Secure Drive will certainly keep you and your data safe and your peace of mind.
The SecureData 16GB Secure USB is a Hardware Encrypted USB Flash Drive built with strong and sturdy from a physical side to been Encrypted. The flash drive looks like an ordinary flash drive but is configured via mobile to allow access once plugged into a Laptop. The flash drive also comes with preinstalled Malware Protection as little point backing up corrupted files. This model is available in 16GB, 32GB, 64 GB and 128 GB, big enough for data in terms of computer backup files, etc. Recently from the company we checked out the secure drive USB key and secure drive ssd drive
Features:
IP57 Certified: Dust and Waterproof (up to 1m)
OS/Host Independent. Works with any device with a powered USB port
Interior Parts Covered in Epoxy – No intact media removal for hackers
Hardware Encryption – AES256-bit XTS
User Authentication w/ Secure Wireless Mobile App w/ Encrypted BT (iOS/Android)
Remote Wipe, 2 Factor Authentication, FaceID/Touch ID Authentication, Password Retrieval
Admin/User Mode, Read-Only Mode, Time Out Auto-Lock
Preloaded with DriveSecurity® ESET Antivirus (1 Year License Included)
3 Year Limited Warranty
4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB and 128GB options
Setup:
The setup is standard, Scan the QR code from the Quickstart guide, install, (Write down the 8 digit code on the silver part of the USB flash drive). Plugin the USB drive and follow the instructions on screen.
Once installed using the 8 digit code (written down) and the default code is given in the quick start guide the drive is set up. It is recommended to change the default code via the app, and ensure this new code is kept safe away from the actual flash drive. When setting up full access to the 16Gb data is available on the Flash drive with the option to run the antivirus software stored on the drive.
Note The option to remote wipe if the flash drive is lost or stolen.
Conclusion:
Good practice of backing up personal data is important for individuals but for any business, this is critical whether documents, contacts, contracts, correspondence, accounts, and so on. The loss of data can compromise a company leading to lost profit, damage to reputation, and recovery costs. The dilemma is then how to backup, leaving on site opens the opportunity to fire or flood where all the data is lost or stolen. Removing the data off-site is good practice but the potential of loss or theft of the data has many implications and fines through GDPR if in the wrong hands. The SecureData 16GB Secure USB device is an ideal option with the data encrypted to a high standard with various levels of security to ensure the data is not compromised if lost.
The use of the device would require careful monitoring if given to an employee, as should the employee leave not on the best of terms the pin code may not be provided. There is No backdoor if the PIN is forgotten the data is permanently erased after 10 consecutive incorrect PIN entry attempts. This is ideal if lost or stolen whereas a challenge if lost by a staff member.
Following on from software “First, if you didn’t go looking for it, don’t install it. Second, if you installed it, update it. Third, if you no longer need it, get rid of it!” and finally if you need it Back it up, The SecureData 16GB Secure USB is Military Grade AES256 bit encryption which should the worst happen you are covered.
