SanDisk Corporation Introduces Encryption and Online Backup Features for Entire Retail USB Portfolio

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SanDisk Corporation, the global leader in flash memory cards, has announced the introduction of encryption and online backup features across its entire retail USB portfolio. The new features aim to provide users with enhanced data security, particularly in regions like the UAE, which is vulnerable to malicious attacks. SanDisk's SecureAccess software creates an encrypted, password-protected folder or 'vault' on the USB drive, while offering up to 2 GB of secure online backup storage provided by Dmailer. This move is part of SanDisk's expansion of its USB product portfolio, which includes two new drives: the SanDisk Ultra USB flash drive and the SanDisk Cruzer Edge USB drive.

Key Takeaways:

  • SanDisk has introduced encryption and online backup features across its entire retail USB portfolio, with the goal of enhancing data security.
  • The SecureAccess software creates an encrypted, password-protected folder or 'vault' on the USB drive, using AES encryption.
  • The software includes up to 2 GB of secure online backup storage offered by Dmailer.
  • SanDisk has expanded its USB product portfolio with two new drives: the SanDisk Ultra USB flash drive and the SanDisk Cruzer Edge USB drive.
  • The SanDisk Ultra USB flash drive features faster transfer speeds of up to 15 MB/sec and comes in 8GB to 32GB capacities.
  • The SanDisk Cruzer Edge USB flash drive features a compact slider design for easy portability and is available in 2GB to 16GB capacities.
  • Tareq Husseini, SanDisk's Middle East and Africa Sales Director, emphasized the importance of data security in the UAE, citing the country's vulnerability to malicious attacks.

Statistics:

  • Up to 2 GB of secure online backup storage is offered by Dmailer.
  • The SanDisk Ultra USB flash drive features transfer speeds of up to 15 MB/sec.
  • The SanDisk Ultra USB flash drive comes in 8GB to 32GB capacities.
  • The SanDisk Cruzer Edge USB flash drive is available in 2GB to 16GB capacities.
  • The SanDisk Ultra USB flash drive carries a five year limited warranty.
  • The SanDisk Cruzer Edge USB flash drive carries a two year limited warranty.

Sources:

  • SanDisk Corporation
  • Contify.com
  • Dmailer
  • SanDisk Corporation Newsletter
  • SanDisk Corporation Investor Relations

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