securing memory stick

[Saint Keith]

i am at last getting round to backing up my entire business which is stored on my laptop :shock:

 

is there any way i can password protect or otherwise secure the memory stick itself, as if it got into the wrong hands id be seriously screwed

[mdearlove]

A memory stick probably isn't the best choice of medium for backing up data - an external hard drive would make a better choice as they are not as volatile. Memory Sticks have limited read/write cycles so they can soon become unusable if you are writing a lot of data to it and/or copying it back off. IF you want a secure USB stick then best bet is to either buy one that has encryption built in - more costly but more secure, or use something like FreeOTFE which performs on the fly encryption. http://www.freeotfe.org/

You can also use TrueCrypt to perform the same task. I would use one of these even if you backup to HDD, DVD etc

[Saint Keith]

use something like FreeOTFE which performs on the fly encryption. http://www.freeotfe.org/

 

 

hmm, tried that, but a bit too complicated for me :confused:

[saint_stevo]

get one of these beauties mate-

 

http://www.safestick.co.uk/prod/as/safestick.asp?refid=

 

we use them at work (local government) and they are quality

[Danny]

I got one of these (16gb) on eBay for £20 a couple of weeks ago.

 

You won't go wrong with it, I assure you.

 

http://www.u3.com/