The Ever Advancing USB Flash Drive

Technological advances of the 21st century never fail to impress; not only has computer technology become exponentially more sophisticated, but the speed of change is breath-taking. Only 10 years ago a USB stick was a basic yet costly storage device for data files that needed to be transported from A to B. Now USB sticks and flash drives can be used as hard-drive storage spaces in their own right, with the addition of security features that rival those used in Bond films. If you still see the USB as a cheap and cheerful alternative to the CD-RW, think again. Here’s a look at some of the most impressive features of the ever advancing USB drive:

Cloud management

The USB stick used to be ever only of real value to those who held in their hand, but now cloud management allows for the USB drive to be updated by a remote third-party, allowing employers to keep their teams up-to-date with the latest client files and folders without having to interact with them first. The Security Guardian Console is now used to provide a cloud based interface that allows worldwide access. Now you can deploy new information to throughout your company or from home to office without the need for unsecure email exchanges or passing discs in person.
Remote deletion of files

Security of digital data is of fundamental concern to organisations both big and small; now the USB can come with the ultimate in data protection tools – remote data deletion. If your USB device should find its way into the wrong hands, it’s possible to delete all the files and information with the click of a button, no matter how far away you are. It is even possible to make the delete without being connected to the internet.

Massive storage capacity

Gone are the days when a USB stick could save around 250MB of data. Now USB flash drives can be used to store as much as 250 gigabytes - that’s more than many everyday laptops! As USB’s have advanced it’s no surprise that storage capacities have increased, but the affordability of this storage space is what is so satisfying. Plus the fact that the physical size of USB sticks have not had to substantially increase.

Location based locking

The use of GPS (a Global Positioning System) has to be the most exciting of USB developments. Now it’s possible not only to track where your USB stick is located, but to adjust the security settings and user allowances based on location. This means that it’s possible to prevent your USB stick from being used within certain offices, or to restrict access to within a certain region of the country. Remote turn off is also possible: this preserves your dynamic data by physically disconnecting the USB from other external sources should you find it’s being used by an unknown user. It’s never been easier to ensure that your files are only accessed by those with specific permission. This article is written by Kloe Kelleher, who writes extensively about protecting your mobile data and the advancements in technology for USB drives. Click here for more information on the most secure USB sticks on the market today.

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