About My Device; How Is It Different Than A Regular Flash Drive - Kingston Technology imation S250 User Manual

About my device

Imation Personal - Powered by IronKey - is designed to be the world's most secure USB flash
drive. Now you can safely carry your files and data with you wherever you go.

How is it different than a regular flash drive?

Hardware Encryption
Inside your device is the Imation Cryptochip, which protects your data to the same level as
highly classified government information. This security technology is always on and cannot be
disabled.
Password-Protected
To access your secure data, you unlock the device with a password using the Unlocker software
that is carried on the device. Do not share your password with anyone. That way, even if your
device is lost or stolen, no one else can access your data.
Self-Destruct Sequence
If the Cryptochip detects physical tampering by a hacker, or if 10 consecutive incorrect
password attempts have been entered, it initiates a permanent self-destruct sequence that
securely erases all onboard data using flash-trash technology—so remember your password.
Anti-Malware Autorun Protection
Your device helps protect you from many of the latest malware threats targeting USB flash
drives by detecting and preventing autorun execution of unapproved programs. It can also be
unlocked in Read-Only Mode if you suspect the host computer is infected.
Simple Device Management
Your device includes the Imation Control Panel, a central management area for accessing your
files, editing your preferences, changing your device password, and safely locking your device.
Secure Local Backup and Data Recovery
Securely back up your secure files using the onboard Secure Backup software (Windows only).
It allows you to recover your data to a new Imation Personal device in case this one is ever lost
or stolen.
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