Password-protected flash drives are of two types. One type has a digital key, while others have a physical keypad to enter the PIN or password. Quite naturally, these flash drives are a tad expensive than their conventional counterparts. So if you do not want your sensitive data to fall into the wrong hands, here are some of our top recommendations for password-protected flash drives that you can buy. But check these out first,
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1. Sandisk Cruzer Glide CZ60
Just like you assumed, the CZ60 lets you password protect your files and documents. The speed is also not bad either. You will get around read/write speeds of around 21.61MB/s and 7.96MB/s on average. It’s affordable and costs a lot less than its counterparts.
2. Kingston Digital Data Traveler Locker DTLPG3
This USB 3.0 flash drive is shaped like a conventional drive. It’s slim and is easy to use on your laptop directly without blocking the adjacent ports. The only issue is that it’s a little heavy. Additionally, it lets you back up the drive data to the cloud for easy access. It works as advertised and has decent read/write speed. On paper, it supports read speeds up to 135MB/s and write speeds up to 40MB/s.
3. Innoplus Secure Flash Drive
Setting the password is a straightforward affair. All you need to do is press the password reset button for 5 seconds to set a new password. This flash drive has a built-in mechanism that prohibits you from entering passwords that can be cracked easily, such as 000 or 1234. That said, it performs its job well. The flash drive automatically locks when you pull it out from your laptop. It charges while it’s plugged in, thus removing the hassle of charging it separately. Unlike the one above, the Innoplus secure flash drive can’t be unlocked with software. Plus, the size is a little on the larger aide, which means if the USB ports are close to each other on your laptop, you won’t be able to use the adjacent ports.
4. iStorage datAshur PRO²
Perhaps what sets this flash drive apart from its peers is that several people can use it. The admin simply needs to create user codes for the user base. Unlike the one above, the PIN here is 7 digits, with none repeating in the code. The only challenge you might face is to key in all the digits on such a small keypad. That said, the combination of the AES encryption and the solid build ensures that the flash drive and the data inside it, stays safe. It has an IP68 waterproof rating, so you are safe on that front as well. The read/write speeds are not bad either. While you do not get super fast speed, you can expect read/write speed around 130MB/s and 115MB/s on a USB 3.1 port.
5. Apricorn Aegis Secure Key
It requires you to use a 7-16 digit PIN. But the good news is that the keys are set a little apart, which makes it easy to press the keys. However, when it comes to flash drives with physical keys, it makes sense to buy a USB cable so that it’s easy to enter the PINs when connected to the PC. It transfers data to and fro at a decent speed. However, it doesn’t transfer at USB 3.0 speeds. However, it warms up when used for an extensive period. On the upside, it’s available in many capacities.
Lock and Key
Data is a double-edged sword, and when it falls into the wrong hands, it can surely cause havoc. This is true, especially if you are dealing with sensitive data of your firm or company. Apart from the encryption involved in the process, you should also check for the product’s durability.
