Contents SecureUSB Overview 3 Safety Information 3 SecureUSB Features 4 PINs and Procedures 5 Cancelling a Procedure 5 User Mode 5 User PINs 6 User Mode Options 7 Admin Mode 9 Button Pressing Conventions 9 Admin PINs 9 Admin Mode Options 12 Managing the USB 14 Verifying which PINs have Been Set 14 Deleting all Files in Admin Mode 14...
Rev. 20190204A SecureUSB Overview Thank you for purchasing the SecureUSB KP Model (‘USB’ and ‘USB KP’ hereafter). It’s an easy to use, hardware encrypted, password activated USB 3.0 Flash drive, with an onboard alphanumeric, 11 button keypad for OS-independent user-authentication. The USB uses XTS-AES 256-bit hardware encryption which encrypts all data on it in real time.
Rev. 20190204A SecureUSB Features Figure 1: The USB KP Layout. LED I NTERPRETATIONS LEDs on the SecureUSB are represented here by colored icons. Meaning no LEDs lit USB is unplugged and locked Plugged into computer; momentary LED test (blink all together once) Locked solid...
Rev. 20190204A PINs and Procedures PIN R EQUIREMENTS Your User PIN or Admin PIN must: • be between 7-15 digits in length • not contain only repetitive numbers, e.g. (3-3-3-3-3-3-3) • not contain only consecutive numbers, e.g. (1-2-3-4-5-6-7), (7-8-9-0-1-2-3-4), (7-6-5-4-3-2-1) NOTE: Creating words (using the corresponding number key for each letter) can be more memorable than a string of numbers.
Rev. 20190204A User PINs This Section: • Unlocking the USB in User Mode • Changing the User PIN • Locking the USB KP • Disconnecting from Your Computer CAUTION: Risk of loss of data. If you forget your User PIN and no Admin PIN exists, or you forget both PINs, all data will be inaccessible and reformatting will be required.
Rev. 20190204A 6. Press then ] if re-entry doesn’t match; Or [ Or [ then momentarily] if any error was made, the new PIN was not created. NOTE: If the PIN was re-entered incorrectly, the USB will not accept the new PIN but will remain unlocked with the original PIN (returning to the initial state after step 1).
Rev. 20190204A The USB drive is unlocked in Read-Only Mode and for thirty seconds is ready to be inserted into your computer. If not inserted, it will still be in Read-Only Mode the next time it is unlocked. NOTE: When plugged into your computer in R-O Mode, the green LED blinks very slowly to distinguish it from the regular R/W Mode.
Rev. 20190204A ISABLING THE IMEOUT OCK IN Follow the same steps for setting the Timeout Lock (above) and enter 00 for the time delay. The Timeout Lock is now disabled. Admin Mode When unlocked with and Admin PIN the USB KP is in Admin Mode. Admin Mode is especially useful for corporate deployment and it can be used to ensure policy.
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Rev. 20190204A This Section: • Creating an Admin PIN • Unlocking the USB in Admin Mode • Creating or Changing a User PIN in • Locking the USB in Admin Mode Admin Mode • Changing the Admin PIN The following table displays actions that are possible when different combinations of PINs are set: User PIN Admin PIN...
Rev. 20190204A NLOCKING THE DMIN CAUTION: Possible deletion of all data, settings, and both PINs. After ten failed attempts to unlock the USB, it will reset to the blank factory setting. Refer to Brute Force Hacking Detection on page 15. NOTE: Unlocking the USB drive with the Admin PIN will delete the User PIN.
Rev. 20190204A HANGING THE DMIN NOTE: Unlocking the USB KP with the Admin PIN will delete the User PIN. For security reasons, we highly recommend that a new User PIN be created immediately after this procedure. The Admin PIN cannot be changed from the User Mode. Remember that Press and hold down 1-and then press means “hold down #1 button and press the Key button twice.”...
Rev. 20190204A 4. Press [ briefly, then The USB KP is now unlocked in Read-Only Mode and for thirty seconds is ready to be inserted into your computer. If not inserted it will still be in Read-Only Mode the next time it is unlocked.
Rev. 20190204A ISABLING THE IMEOUT OCK IN DMIN Follow the same steps for setting the Timeout Lock (above) and enter 00 for the time delay. The Timeout Lock will be disabled. Managing the USB The following headings discuss important, though less common, actions for managing your USB.
Rev. 20190204A All data and User settings have now been deleted from the USB KP. The next time you insert the USB KP into your computer, your system will generally prompt you to reformat it. Refer to Reformatting the SecureUSB on page 16. Brute Force Hacking Detection NTERING A Status: Both Admin and User PINs have been created.
Rev. 20190204A Resetting (Deleting) the SecureUSB CAUTION: Resetting the USB will delete all data stored on it including both PINs. After Resetting, the USB must be formatted (initialized). In the event that both the Admin and User PINs have been forgotten, or you want to delete all data stored on the USB KP including the PINs, you can perform the following Reset function.
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Rev. 20190204A 4. Select FAT32 or NTFS depending on your needs. 5. Enter a Volume Label (optional) and click Start. 6. At the popup warning message, click OK to continue with formatting the drive. This procedure will erase ALL data on the USB KP. 7.
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Rev. 20190204A 8. Click OK. In the Event that the Formatting Wizard Doesn’t Display 1. In File Explorer, right click This PC and then click Manage in the drop-down menu. 2. Click Disk Management. You may need to wait while the screen populates. Figure 2: Initializing the Secure USB KP (shown here as Disk 1).
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Rev. 20190204A 4. In the Format window, enter a Volume label (optional) and then select FAT32 or NTFS. 5. Click OK. This will erase ALL data on the drive (as stated on the popup message). 6. Click OK to the popup warning message. The USB LEDs display when complete (not blinking).
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Rev. 20190204A 3. Click Initialize in the popup message (shown below). The Disk Utility Dialog displays. Figure 4: The Disk Utility Dialog. Make sure the correct drive is highlighted (There is only one External drive listed in this image). 4. Ensure that your SecureData USB KP is highlighted in the list of External drives and click Erase.
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Rev. 20190204A Figure 5: SecureUSB displays under the list of External drives when done (as well as on the desktop). 5. Click Done in the message dialog when available. SecureUSB is now displayed under External in the left column. 6. Close the Disk Utility. Contents 21 of 25...
Rev. 20190204A Technical Support This section covers contact information and information that SecureData, Inc. may require to quickly assist you. Our website is also a great resource. www.securedrive.com Contact Information Technical Support email: help@securedrive.com Phone Mailing Address USA: 1-800-875-3230 SecureData, Inc. International: +1-323-944-0822 3255 Cahuenga Blvd.
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Rev. 20190204A Q What’s the difference between Deleting All Files and Resetting the SecureUSB? A Deleting All Files can only be done by an Admin and requires and Admin PIN. After deletion, the Admin PIN remains intact. Resetting the drive can be performed by the User or Admin as neither PIN is required.
Rev. 20190204A Warranty and RMA information (Returned Merchandise Authorization) IMITED ARRANTY As explained below, SecureData, Inc. offers a two-year limited warranty on the SecureUSB™ against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. The limited warranty period is effective from the date of purchase either directly from SecureData, Inc.
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Rev. 20190204A DOCUMENTATION IS PROVIDED AS IS AND ALL EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONDITIONS, REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT, ARE DISCLAIMED, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH DISCLAIMERS ARE HELD TO BE LEGALLY INVALID.
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