Jun 13

SecuriKey 3.0 For Mac

For more than just a few years, I had no security concerns, although I had a fast Internet connection, and I was using Windows, most of the time, but lately...things have changed. Now, protecting your computer and your data is no longer an easy task, especially when talking about notebooks. After all, the data on a portable computer is more valuable than the computer itself, in most cases, and that's why using a hardware protection method is always better than software-only passwords or various authentication programs. The being said, let's find out a few things about the latest version of SecuriKey, a security device/software that just got updated to work with Mac OS X Tiger and Leopard...

SecuriKey

As I was saying, SecuriKey has just been updated, so version 3.0 is now able to provide full support for Mac OS X 10.4 and 10.5, widely known as Tiger and Leopard. The description on the official page of SecuriKey for Mac OS X is just as expected, the device being described as "the fastest, easiest and most reliable way to protect your computer and your data. SecuriKey Professional uses an encryption-based USB Key and super user friendly software to effectively control access to your laptop, desktop or tablet. SecuriKey Professional is an ideal laptop security solution that does not require lots of technical knowledge to install or use." Well, I have no proof to claim that's not true, of course, so let's see what else there is to know about it, shall we?

The idea behind the SecuriKey is very simple - the USB device acts like an "ignition key" for your Mac, so there's more than just a password protecting your data now. First, you have to insert the token into a free USB slot, type in the right password, and access the computer. If you remove the token, the Continuous Protection feature automatically locks the computer. Easy and effective, I must say.

Backed up by 30 days of free technical support and a No Hassle 30 Day Money Back Guarantee, the SecuriKey 3.0 is available in two editions - SecuriKey Professional 2.1 (US$125), aimed at fast, single-user deployments, and SecuriKey Pro Multi-User 2.1 ($250), providing protection to larger groups, while being also able to provide administrative control.