This is a technical feature comparison of commercial
encrypted
In cryptography, encryption is the process of encoding information. This process converts the original representation of the information, known as plaintext, into an alternative form known as ciphertext. Ideally, only authorized parties can decip ...
external drive
A disk enclosure is a specialized casing designed to hold and power disk drives while providing a mechanism to allow them to communicate to one or more separate computers.
Drive enclosures provide power to the drives therein and convert the dat ...
s.
Background information
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Ironkey
IronKey is the brand name of a family of encrypted USB portable storage devices owned by Kingston Digital, the flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc.
History
From 2005 to 2012, IronKey was an Internet security and privacy com ...
was acquired by
Kingston Technology
Kingston Technology Corporation is an American multinational computer technology corporation that develops, manufactures, sells and supports flash memory products, other computer-related memory products, as well as the HyperX gaming division ...
in February 2016
* IronClad is a technology, a secure type of "PC on a stick" (flash drive which has an Operating System included), which runs on top of
Ironkey
IronKey is the brand name of a family of encrypted USB portable storage devices owned by Kingston Digital, the flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc.
History
From 2005 to 2012, IronKey was an Internet security and privacy com ...
drive. It is also known as a "turnkey solution", as in it "plugs and plays".
Operating systems
Features
* Bootable: Whether (with the appropriate OS installed on the drive and supporting BIOS on a computer) the drive can be used to boot a computer.
* Encryption Type: Type of encryption used.
* Certification: Whether FIPS 140-2 or similar validation has been passed.
* Managed: Whether enterprise level management software for maintaining large numbers of devices is included.
* Interface: List of USB, Firewire, eSATA, or other interfaces for connection a computer.
* Max Capacity: Maximum size drive is available in.
* Included Software: List of any included software, excluding any standard freeware or trialware obtainable by an end user.
* Other Features: Other notable features that differentiate the device.
See also
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Comparison of disk encryption software
This is a technical feature comparison of different disk encryption software.
Background information
Operating systems
Features
* Hidden containers: Whether hidden containers (an encrypted container (A) within another encrypted container (B) ...
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Disk encryption software
Disk encryption software is computer security software that protects the confidentiality of data stored on computer media (e.g., a hard disk, floppy disk, or USB device) by using disk encryption.
Compared to access controls commonly enforced by ...
Notes and references
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Disk encryption
Encrypted external drives
Cryptographic software