RFID encrypted enclosures

Posted January 16, 2008 at 01:20 PM by Chris Marshall

Section: Peripherals, Storage

In a move to help support the reduction of data theft Sharkoon have launched the $50 Sharkoon Swift-Case Securita with RFID encryption to help protect against unauthorized access. Built into each of the cases for 2.5-inch SATA hard drives is a RFID transceiver that responds solely to the accompanying RFID transponder which is a simple plastic fob design that attaches securely to key chains.

When you first set up the security in produces a unique encryption key after which you can easily lock or unlock the drive using the transponder. Added security comes from the way the radio frequency itself is also protected by 128-bit AES encryption. What I really like is the fact the case can be used to encrypt up to three drives, which can then be swapped in and out of the enclosure.

Connection is through USB 2.0, and powered through an included USB-Y cable that uses the power from a second USB port. It works with Windows, OS X and Linux and comes with two RFID transponders, a USB-Y cable (2x USB A / 1x mini-USB), screw driver, transport bag and an instruction manual.

This really does look good value and very useful!

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