Data Protection

​You might think that wired connections are the way to go if you want to keep the data flowing between peripherals and your computer secure. But researchers have found that USB connections are prone to data "leakage" that can compromise data security.

According to the experts, quantum cryptography is the most secure way to send data. Based on the laws of physics, any attempt to steal a quantum key not only changes it but also alerts the sender and receiver. So why not use it to make mobile transactions more secure, if not, hack-proof?​​

A misplaced storage device could lead to the leaking of embarrassing photos for some, while for those dealing in confidential information there could be a whole lot more at stake. These self-destructing SSDs appear ordinary storage devices, but can destroy all data onboard when triggered by SMS.

The Transporter is a device that allows people to back up their files off-site, on the hard drives of people whom they know and trust.

Crypteks USB storage is physically locked inside its housing encrypted with a user-created password and it also offers 256-bit AES Hardware Encryption

A new system allows mobile phones to access certain data only when they're in a given physical location, and wipes that data from their memories when they leave.

Kingston has launched a new Flash drive storage solution which offers ease-of-use functionality to users and allows security to be managed centrally by employers.

Intel's third generation SSD 320 Series storage solution benefits from a capacity increase up to 600GB, and is said to be 30 percent cheaper than the previous series.

March 31st has been named World Backup Day to remind people and companies to back up their important data.

SanDisk has announced the SDTM WORM (Write Once Read Many) Card, a digital memory drive that preserves important data for up to 100 years, and prohibits alteration or deletion.

Soft-R Research LLC has released an “all-in-one” self-recordable CD with the added bonus of a in-built encryption technology.

The Videotex SIM Card Backup Device 801A offers a data back-up solution in the form of a pocket-sized unit with a large LCD screen for displaying up to 1000 contact details and the ability to restore data quickly to your replacement SIM card.