As a result of data loss, we now have a corporate policy (imposed by a major partner as a condition of continued funding, so non-negotiable) that only approved storage devices can copy data from our network - basically, only external HDDs and Flash drives that use encryption.
The problem comes when users take their flash drives off-site with a Powerpoint presentation on and plug it into a someone else's PC. The drives want to install software (some require admin rights) and reboot in order to work, which causes all sorts of problems.
Can anyone suggest a secure/encrypted USB flash drive that connects to PCs with the minimum of fuss?
Let's limit it to Windows, since bringing OSX and Linux into the mix makes it even harder.
Do ironkey USB drives require special drivers? https://www.ironkey.com/
Edit: nope. From the FAQ, it doesn't require special software or drivers, apparently. Nor admin rights.
You've just discovered the 'killer app' reason to upgrade all the desktop operating systems in your organization to Windows 7 !
cheers
It's called BitLocker To Go
It may not make sense right now, but it's definitely the way of the future & means that you can centalize management & not require any special hardware storage.