Protecting Your Data

If an ordinary flash drive is lost or stolen, it could increase your chances of identity theft or publicly embarrass your company by exposing sensitive data and proprietary information. Now you can use an IronKey to carry your personal or business files with complete confidence—safeguarding your email, passwords, photos, financial records and other sensitive or irreplaceable data. Plus, if your drive is lost or damaged, you can quickly—and securely—recover all your data from an encrypted backup.

Military-Grade Encryption

IronKey secure flash drives are unlike any flash drive you've ever seen. The result of years of research and development, IronKey packs an advanced, military-grade Cryptochip into each device for automatic, always-on protection whenever—and wherever—you use your IronKey drive.

The Cryptochip scrambles your data with encryption algorithms that are so strong, they are approved for protecting sensitive government and Department of Defense data. The IronKey also resists advanced cyberattacks with its state-of-the-art key management. Security geeks should learn more about IronKey's security architecture

Also, the IronKey Cryptochip was created using the latest nanometer-scale semiconductor technology, so it encrypts your data at ultra-high speed—virtually as fast as your computer writes files to a conventional drive.

High-Security Made Simple

To unlock your IronKey, all you need to remember is your password. You plug your IronKey drive into your computer's USB port, enter your password, and only then can you access your private files. A thief would only get a few attempts to guess your password before the built-in Cryptochip locks him out. Only you can unlock your drive and access your files.

There is no software or drivers to install, so you can bring your drive with you and use it on almost any PC. All you need to remember is your password.

Secure Backup

If your IronKey is lost or stolen, you have peace of mind knowing that your confidential information cannot be seen by anyone but you. And getting your data back is simple with IronKey's Secure Backup software and services, which securely restore your data to a new IronKey.

Unlike other backup systems, IronKey Secure Backup is designed for the ultimate in data protection and privacy. Your data is encrypted to your local computer with ultra-strong encryption keys. No one can decrypt your data without your password.

Protecting Your Identity

Identity theft remains a major concern for many people, and it is not always clear how best to protect your online accounts, passwords, credit cards, and other personal information. Now you can use an IronKey to protect this information. Not only does it encrypt your data, but it also safeguards the credentials that identify you in today's digital world. It uses state-of-the-art password management, encryption and authentication to secure your passwords and online accounts.

Securing Your Passwords

Instead of creating a "password file" on your computer or using the same password for everything, have your IronKey store and remember your passwords. With its strong, hardware-encrypted storage (based on the unique IronKey Cryptochip), it can securely store your sensitive online identity information, including usernames, passwords, credit card numbers and addresses. It can even generate strong passwords for you, so that you can really lock down your online accounts.

That way, you can safely carry all your passwords and Internet identity information with you wherever you go, and you only have to remember one password.

Crimeware Protection

Your IronKey includes a suite of security software, including IronKey's Password Manager and a secured version of the Firefox web browser. The IronKey Password Manager connects to the onboard browser, or to Internet Explorer on your computer, automatically filling in your saved passwords so you can log directly into your online accounts. Not having to type out your passwords provides added protection from keyloggers and other crimeware.

When used in conjunction with IronKey's Secure Sessions Service, you get additional anti-phishing and anti-pharming protection, as well as encrypted web communications.

Secure Password Backup

IronKey's Password Manager also integrates with IronKey's Secure Backup Service, an industry first of hardware, software, and service integrated for all-around password protection. Your passwords are encrypted and backed up to your Online Security Vault using our state-of-the-art encrypted backup technology. Synchronize password data between IronKeys, or, if your IronKey is ever lost or stolen, securely restore all your passwords to a new IronKey. Only you can access and decrypt your passwords.

So now you can have your IronKey create and remember strong passwords for you, automatically log into your online accounts with a click of a button, and back up and restore your passwords so you are never without them.

Protecting Your Privacy

While the Internet has greatly increased the flow of information between people, most online communications are not transmitted over a secure, encrypted line. And, as Internet technologies become increasingly complicated, it is more and more difficult to control the distribution of your personal information while you surf the Web.

Now military-grade security and stealth browsing privacy are available to everyone. The IronKey was made to be both secure and private, especially when used with IronKey's Secure Sessions Service—a highly secure and private tunnel through the public Internet.

Portability with Privacy

You can run portable applications directly from your IronKey secure flash drive without leaving personally identifiable information behind on the computer. For example, you can carry the Firefox web browser with you, including all your bookmarks, plug-ins and settings, and use it on almost any PC—all without leaving a footprint or passwords on the computer. This may be particularly important when you are using a public computer, such as at school, the library, or a hotel's business center.

Additionally, the onboard browser has been secured and is fully accessible only after you unlock your IronKey, ensuring that access is only available to you. It integrates with the IronKey Password Manager so you can securely and automatically log into your online accounts wherever you go.

High-Speed Web Security

If you want to surf the Web safely and privately, use your IronKey. With just a click of a button, the onboard Firefox browser enables IronKey's Secure Sessions Service for high-speed, encrypted Internet communications. You can safely tunnel through insecure wireless networks, public Wi-Fi hotspots, and prying ISPs without worry because your traffic will be encrypted and directed through a secure IronKey server. Also, your IP address, geographic location, and other personally identifiable information will be protected as you pass through the Tor network, which IronKey has extended and optimized for speed and security.

If you ran a Web browser from a regular flash drive, you may end up burning out the memory chips. This is because most flash drives use inexpensive flash memory. But the IronKey uses super high-quality SLC NAND flash memory for extended data longevity. These chips have been optimized for speed, giving you a smooth Web experience.

Security and Privacy by Design

As with all of IronKey's online services, the Secure Sessions Service was designed from the ground up with your security and privacy in mind. Our high-speed Tor servers identify only that you are an IronKey customer, but not who you are. Finally, a way to surf the Web safely and privately from practically anywhere—and all without leaving a footprint on the computer.