Magix Integration has acquired the distribution rights to IronKey in South Africa. IronKey is designed to be the world's most secure USB flash drive by incorporating automatic, military-strength AES hardware encryption and a metal casing to protect it from physical harm.
IronKey devices do not offer optional encryption like other products, but encrypt all data stored on them at all times. Users can only gain access to their data by authenticating themselves through a pre-approved password which is entered when the device is initiated.
“Most companies are at risk of losing data because of weak endpoint security processes that allow people to lose or steal data on portable storage devices such as USB sticks or even cellphones,” says Amir Lubashevsky, director of Magix Integration. “One can't ban USB devices from the workplace because they are very useful and convenient for transferring and storing information, but they are hard to control.
“By distributing IronKey USB devices to employees and ensuring only these products are used to store and transport corporate data, companies can ensure data is only available to authorised people, even if a USB device is stolen or lost.”
IronKey devices do not protect endpoints, but the data, the user and the owner of the information. The flash drive is hardware encrypted to military specifications, is waterproof and physically hardened
The devices work with Windows XP and Vista, without the need to install software or drivers. The onboard security software cannot be tampered with or removed and each IronKey has a unique serial number, making it simple to track and inventory.
IronKey also provides an enterprise management service that allows companies to easily manage thousands of devices and enforce device-specific policies both on and off the corporate network. Additionally, users activate an online account when they initialise an IronKey that provides additional services such as online password backup, as well as device and software updates.
“It is impossible to prevent users from exploiting the convenience of USB drives,” explains Lubashevsky. “Companies therefore need to incorporate these devices into their security processes by standardising on one secure USB drive for all employees.
“With IronKey USB drives, users will have their convenience and the company's data will be secure. Moreover, the business will meet its regulatory and security compliance demands by being assured its sensitive customer or business information is always encrypted while on the move.”
Product information: IronKey Basic starts from R600 excluding VAT for the 1GB version (2GB and 4GB are also available). For further sale and product information, please contact Mike Steyn at Magix on 08600 MAGIX.
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