SanDisk gives storage the finger
SanDisk gives storage the finger
Mar 11, 2005: Images, data, presentations and other personal information will now be safeguarded and protected on a new portable, hi-speed USB 2.0 flash memory device through the use of biometric, fingerprint technology.
SanDisk has released the Cruzer Profile, which is the size of a pack of gum, and will be sold in 512MB and 1GB capacities.
It will not require the loading of any applications on a computer, and fingerprint images will be stored on the Cruzer Profile. To provide a high degree of security and tamper protection, these images will not pass through or be placed on the computer at any time.
Mike Morganstern, the USB flash drive product marketing manager at SanDisk, said: "The USB flash drive market is attracting new customers every day and many of them want a portable storage device that will add an extra layer of security to protect the data on their device if the flash drive is lost or stolen.
"SanDisk's Cruzer Profile authenticates users when a finger is swiped across the device and an embedded identification sensor reads the fingerprint, gives approval and activates the drive. We are taking SanDisk's Cruzer brand to a new level with the Cruzer Profile, an advanced secure personal storage solution for on-the-go business people, professionals, students and many others."
As well as the already mentioned security features, the Cruzer Profile will also provide a portable password manager, which will work on any host PC.
Wes Brewer, the vice president of consumer products marketing, added: "One of the key differentiators of the Cruzer Profile is its ability to overcome the traditional issue of sensor orientation relative to the user's finger. We spent months perfecting the industrial design of Profile by creating a two-piece tethered design that allows users to get a convenient finger swipe angle every time they use the device. No other product in this class offers that convenience."
The Cruzer Profile will also have three software programs attached with it. These are: CruzerLock 2, a data file encryption program; CruzerSync, which synchronises with Outlook data; and Cruzer PocketCache, which allows file backups with minimal memory consumption.
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