512-bit polymorphic encryption protects files

Onix this week announced EncryptStick v4.1 with support for both Mac and Windows operating systems. EncryptStick is available on a pre-loaded USB flash drive or as standalone software that can be downloaded onto any USB flash drive, transforming it into a secure data vault key that either store and secure sensitive information or acting as an unlock key to vaults on any computer.

EncryptStick lets users create an unlimited number of invisible, encrypted vaults (folders containing sensitive files) on the flash drive itself, on any computer or removable device such as servers or portable hard-drives, as well as writeable media such as CDs, DVDs or SD memory cards.

The software is unique among USB data security offerings in that it uses 512-bit polymorphic encryption, a variable algorithm that is resistant to all known cryptanalytic attacks and is unbroken to date with over 4 million downloads, according to the company.

Once users plug the EncryptStick-enabled flash drive into their computer's USB port, the software will run automatically and prompt them for their personal password. After entering the appropriate password, users can open existing vaults, create new vaults and easily encrypt or decrypt any file by right-clicking and selecting from a drop down menu, or simply dragging and dropping the files into the vault folders. EncryptStick also enables "encryption on-the-fly" with the ability to edit documents within vaults while the files are encrypted.

In the event of a lost flash drive, the EncryptStick application provides an immediate Key Recovery function from the website.

The preloaded 4GB EncryptStick Flash Drive can be ordered for $120 and supports Mac OS X 10.4 and later. Users can purchase the software (for installation on to their on USB key or to create file faults) for $40.

by MacNN Staff