DiskGO Biometric Flash Drive

• Size:3" (L) x 0.75" (W) x 0.25" (H)
• Weight:0.02 lbs (product only)
  0.05 lbs (packaged product)
• Security:Biometric recognition software, password storage, and 256-bit AES encryption
• Style:Unique sliding design which protects the USB port
• Speed:Mega high-speed USB 2.0 (compatible with USB 1.1)
  Transfer rate up to 480MB/s
• Compatability:PC compatible; Windows 2000/ME/XP/Vista
• Power:USB powered - no external supply needed
• Interface:Universal Serial Bus(USB) Port 2.0, backwards compatible to USB 1.1
• Extras:Software (pre-installed on the flash drive)
• Data retention:100,000 transfers
• Support:Lifetime warranty & toll-free technical support

The DiskGO™ Biometric Flash Drive is the ultimate portable solution to securely store and protect information utilizing the latest in fingerprint biometric technology. This highly secure flash drive uses a fingerprint to protect data and passwords. Signing in to websites is a breeze with password management software, fully protected with the swipe of your finger.

How It Works

Biometric is defined as: any specific and uniquely identifiable physical human characteristic, such as a fingerprint. The USB 2.0 DiskGO Biometric Flash Drive ensures convenient, secure data transfer. Simply plug it in to your USB port, swipe your finger, and access your stored information. Partnered with an easy-to-use interface, the cool one-piece design contains a unique sliding mechanism that protects the biometric reader. This device stores thousands of data and music files, graphics, and digital photos – all secured with fingerprint recognition.

The DiskGO Biometric Flash Drive is specially designed with biometric recognition software that uses a fingerprint to protect data. The flash drive includes password management software, 256-bit AES encryption, and a lifetime warranty.

Encryption software is becoming a necessity for individuals and organizations where confidential data plays a critical role.

It is imperative for individuals to protect their identity when mobilizing their data whether on a computer, a hard drive, or a flash drive.

According to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, companies are not required to disclose the loss of 256-bit AES encrypted data.

However, when unencrypted data is lost or exposed, companies are required to inform clients that are possibly affected by the loss.

Considering that hundreds of companies a year are ordered to pay millions of dollars in litigation and media fees, do you think it's important to encrypt your company's data?

128-bit Encryption

The large number of operations (2¹²⁸) required to try all possible 128-bit keys is enormous. However, by U.S. government standards, this is not considered a 'secure' flash drive.

The following USB Flash Drives from EDGE feature 128-bit AES Encryption:

• DiskGO USB Flash Drives
• DiskGO Flash Drive Enhanced for Readyboost™
• DiskGO Biometric Flash Drives

256-bit Encryption

A 256-bit key requires not merely twice as long to crack as a 128-bit key, but rather 2¹²⁸ times as long. If a device were created that could crack a billion billion (10¹⁸) AES keys per second, it would require 3,671,743,063,080,802,746,815,416,825,491,118,336,290,905,145,409,708 years to exhaust the 256-bit key space. 128-bit keys are impractical to attack by brute force methods using current technology; however, 256-bit keys are not likely to be broken by brute force methods using any obvious future technology.

The following USB Flash Drives from EDGE feature 256-bit AES Encryption:

• DiskGO Secure USB Flash Drives
• DiskGO Secure Flash Drive Enhanced for Readyboost™

448-bit Blowfish Encryption

Blowfish is a symmetric encryption algorithm designed as an alternative to existing encryption algorithms, such as DES and AES.

Blowfish encryption utilizes a powerful 64-bit cipher in which a cryptographic key and algorithm are applied to a block of data rather than to single bits.

A 448-bit encryption key is 2.1 x 10⁹⁶ times stronger than a 128-bit encryption key.

The following USB Flash Drives from EDGE features 448-bit Blowfish Encryption:

• DiskGO Secure USB Flash Drives
• DiskGO Secure Flash Drive Enhanced for Readyboost™

The EDGE story
EDGE Tech Corp, an ISO 9001:2000 certified company founded in 1986, is a leading supplier of DRAM and Flash memory upgrades, portable computing products, storage devices, and other experience-enhancing technology solutions.

At the age of 14, EDGE's president and CEO Jeff Thompson began the company with $2500 he had saved from a newspaper route. Today EDGE is one of the largest and most respected companies in its industry.

EDGE is a channel-focused manufacturer, building long-term partnerships with distributors and resellers who demand the highest level of service and support from their vendor-partners.

EDGE's DRAM-based memory product line offers upgrade solutions for desktops, notebooks, servers, printers, hubs and routers.

EDGE's flash card lineup allows users of digital cameras and MP3 players to upgrade the devices' memory for maximum performance. The card line consists of various formats including CompactFlash, SD Memory Cards, SmartMedia, MultiMediaCard, and xD Picture Cards. A line of card readers provides convenient interface between the cards and a computer. EDGE digital media products allow users of digital cameras and MP3 players to upgrade the devices' memory for maximum performance.

The company's popular DiskGO by EDGE brand includes USB flash drives, portable hard drives, and USB watch drives.