iStorage datAshur PRO 16 GB | Encrypted USB Memory Stick | FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Certified | Password protected | Dust/Water Resistant, Blue

It is perfect

Great, convenient, secure, backup storage. OS independent. Encrypted. Would buy again.

Just what I was looking for! I like having a copy of some documents on a secure drive. Yes, you can use cloud password/file vaults, but I like having the option of having it on a physical drive. With this one, the encryption is built into the thumb drive itself, so there is no software to update in order to use it. Just enter the password on the drive itself and plug it in. This is great because I also have a Chromebook and this works perfectly. Please understand that you have 10 seconds to enter your password, then the drive must be inserted within 30 seconds. No problem. It offers a nice option that lets you set the timeout period after which the drive turns off. Nice if you happen to leave it in your computer that's on. Don't forget your password. After 10 attempts it wipes your drive COMPLETELY, so you lose all your data and need to reformat the drive. Love this drive.

Although it was a little harder than the instructions say, programming a new security code, this is just what I needed. Now, we can keep abundant information on this and never worry about someone taking or viewing it. We run a home based business and have a couple of these now, all labeled differently, and easy to use, BOOM all of our information is right there.

Works perfectly so far! Using the security code is fairly easy, but I wish the buttons were larger. The case makes the item very secure and provides a tight seal to protect against all types of damage.

This was my first DATASHUR product purchased.One CRITICALLY important thing NOT MENTIONED in theproduct description is that there is a TIMEOUT period of 10 secondsto completely re-type in your newly-chosen password.Since it does allow for alpha-numeric passwords as longas 15 digits, and because it also requires +2 terminating keypressesto finalize your new password selection, this means that you have toactually press SEVENTEEN buttons in less than 10 seconds.(Thats 0.58 seconds per button press)I did try to enter a complete 15-byte password, and was totally UNABLEto make it in time, even after a dozen attempts.Then I tried 10 letters (+2), and could only make it reliably if IWROTE DOWN the password (as DIGITS) furst, and entered itthat way. Even so, I couldnt make a 10 digit password in timeabout 2/3rds of the time.In the end, I had to pick a minimum password length of SEVENto make it reliably.FINAL verdict, Im quite dissatisfied with the silly 10-secondlimitation. I think this clearly want Human-Factors tested.There is no way a reasonable person can get 17 key-strokesin within 10 seconds, and practically no way ANYONE canget even a short password in if they have to lift their fingersto find out which numeric keys have the 3-4 specific letterson each key.Forcing users to either pick SHORT passwords, or else WRITE DOWNtheir passwords (in numeric form) before attempting an unlockseem 100% contrary to the main selling point of these encrypteddevices.Aside from the silly timeout period, and de-facto short passwordsolution, I guess Im happy with my purchase. BUT, buyers shouldbe cognisant of the issue, or else the manufacturer should FIX thisproblem in future releases.

I am a retired Information Processing Consultant (business systems design and programming) and for over 30 years have taught me the importance of backing up the data involved in running a business (or running your life).In addition to keeping data from being lost by a computer crash, it is extremely important to keep your data PRIVATE. Encrypted back-up capability, coupled with "no moving parts" technology are the best chance you have for accomplishing both goals.I find this drive meets both requirements very efficiently.

This is the second drive I've purchased. The first is going on a year now and I use it at least weekly. It's on my key ring and has had to endure being dropped a few times and being carried during the long winters of northern New England. I use multiple encrypted hard drives for my data, this one is durable, safe, small and just great to use. My only complaint is that the technology has been in place for a while so a reduction in the high price of this item is over due.