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the USBK erases all your encryption key(s) and password; and returns back to Fabric
Default(Initial State).
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Activate
State:
This is the state that the BackDisk is accessible and used securely.
In this state, user has privileges just to perform Activate key Types of Users
Types of Users
With USBK - CryptoBridge, one user type is present as general users. General users are
typical device user who can authenticate USBK and save data securely to BackDisk.
General users have all privileges to perform all tasks of USBK such as Activate/Deactivate
key, setting/changing password, setting/changing key(s) and key name(s), setting/changing
device name(label) and setting Auto- Activation property.
!
CAUTION:
Any person, any application or software that use the open platform of computer
can access the BackDisk and become a user when USBK is in “
Activate
” state.
How USBK protects your data
In general, the USBK – CryptoBridge includes two main areas of protection:
1.
Access to the USBK:
controlled by the authentication mechanisms with password to
verify user. Password makes practically impossible for unauthorized people to access
your USBK and consequently your data on BackDisk.
For the password protection you are required to set a password on the first use.
Also, to protect against brute force password attacks, after 3 consecutive incorrect
password attempts, USBK securely erases all onboard data (your encryption key(s)
and password)
2.
Protection of private data on BackDisk:
provided by encrypting the data using
AES algorithm (FIPS PUB 197). USBK – CryptoBridge uses hardware-based
encryption and entire file system is encrypted for advance security. All USBK models
support the following AES key sizes: 128-bit and 256-bit. You are required to choose
the key size, set encryption key(s) accordingly. Encrypted data stored on your
BackDisk cannot be read (decrypted) without using correct encryption key(s).
System Requirements
USBK – CryptoBridge does not require installation of driver or software on HostSystem.
The following list describes the requirements of HostSystem and BackDisk that you need to
use your USBK:
HostSystem
USB Port
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USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 ( should be High Speed or Full Speed as Low Speed does
not support MSD interface)
Operating Systems
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All operating systems that support FAT16 file system and have a text editor such
a Notepad or any other
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Windows XP, 2000, Vista, 2007 (.NET 2.0 Framework dependent for windows
GUI)
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Linux (Ubuntu 10.10 for Linux CLI)
