The Kingston DataTraveler Locker+ puts government-grade security onto a flash drive for the masses, with 256-bit AES hardware-based encryption for an extremely reasonable price ($14 street for 8GB).

Professional-grade encryption in a consumer flash drive; Low price per GB.

Not Linux compatibile

Recently, I had a discussion with one of my friends regarding the ownership of police electronic countermeasures in my vehicle. I have written an article on such a topic a few years go, which can be found here .

There are two types of flash drive users. The first is the usual type that many of us are. The one that simple use it to transport random data from one location or PC to another. I can honestly say I believe that 85% of flash drive users fall in this category.

The Kingston DataTraveler Locker+ series of USB flash drives provide the expected level of performance for a USB memory stick, with the added security of password protected access and 256-bit AES Hardware Based Encryption, for a slight premium in cost over non-secure storage.

Secure storage

Not usable as boot device; not compatible with Linux

As the world's largest independent manufacturer of memory products, Kingston Technology doesn't need much of an introduction. The company got its start in 1987, when the computer industry was suffering from a severe shortage of surface-mount memory chips.

Mandatory security on all files; Hardware based 256-bit AES encryption; Includes "lockdown" mode for increased security; Compatible with Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 and Mac OS X; Five year warranty; Reasonably priced

Slow write speeds; Not bootable

In a changing digital world it's important to have some record of all your logins, codes, and passwords. Put them in a booklet of some sort and you're totally screwed if someone else gets their hands on that book. This is the solution.

An Essential In Today's W

Can A Pro Hack It

When you plug it in, it launches a password prompt, then gives access to the information on a new drive thats invisible until you put in the password. Quality USB stick.

Reliable launcher; quality construction

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I got this to store my passwords, and it works fine for that. It didn't really need to have 8 GB for that purpose, but I couldn't find a passwordable thumb drive of decent quality for a lower price. The steel construction and substantial weight certainly inspires confidence.

The most basic form of memory storage today is the flash drive. Since the preponderance of USB flash drives, I've forgotten and lost many. Their small size is to blame for that, but it's hard to deny they're essentially indispensable.

The Kingston DataTraveler Locker+ 16GB is a secure USB flash drive that offers public and encrypted partitions