Cryptage des clés USB pour sécuriser les données que vous emportez avec vous en déplacement

If you have to bring digital data with you on the go, or transfer files between computers, you are probably using USB flash drives since this is the most common storage solution. This is not a surprise, given that USB flash drives are practical, reliable and you can take them with you when you are on the go. The issue is that they are also prone to damage and can easily get lost. This means that they are not the safest option when it comes to storing sensitive and confidential data. However, the convenience of USB flash drives can’t be denied and if you want to use them without worrying about what may happen if you lose the device and it falls in the wrong hands, you’ll be glad to know that there are encryption tools that are designed to secure USB flash drives and the data that they contain. Here is a list of options that are worth considering.

VeraCrypt

VeraCrypt is one of the best alternatives to TrueCrypt, a popular encryption solution that is no longer available. In fact, VeraCrypt is a fork of TrueCrypt that offers additional features and higher security. While VeraCrypt focuses on encrypting hard disks, it is also a convenient solution to secure USB flash drives. It allows you to create password protected disk volumes, which are protected with industry standard encryption algorithms such as AES, Twofish and Serpent. Additionally, it allows you to safeguard encrypted volumes using passwords and keyfiles. You just need to plug-in the flash drive and follow the instructions in the volume creation wizard. It is possible to create an encrypted volume with a specific size on the flash drive, or you can encrypt the entire device. Once the USB flash drive and its data are encrypted, it is only possible to access it through VeraCrypt, using a password and/pr keyfile. VeraCryps is available for free.

DiskCryptor

DiskCryptor is as feature-rich as VeraCrypt, but it is easier to use. While it also is mainly designed to create encrypted volumes on hard disks, it can be used for USB flash drives as well. To get started, you just need to plug in the USB flash drive that you want to encrypt and set the required parameters including password, encryption algorithm and the key-file that should be used. DiskCryptor takes care of the process and it supports a variety of encryption algorithms including Twofish and AES. It is possible to combine algorithms and in order to be able to access the data on the encrypted USB flash drive, it has to be mounted via DiskCryptor. It is also worth noting that DiskCryptor allows you to encrypt optical discs and it features a system boot-loader. It is a simple, yet fully functional solution to encrypt your USB flash drive. Just keep in mind that it can’t create encrypted volumes of specific sizes.

Gillisoft USB Stick Encryption

The first thing you will notice about Gillisoft USB Stick Encryption is that it has a sleek interface with a unique design. However, there is more to Gillisoft than just cool looks. The software is simple, but it offers effective performance and features that will protect the data on your USB device. If you are looking for a solution that is easy to use, Gillisoft USB Stick Encryption is definitely a name that you need to keep in mind. You just need to plug in the flash drive and it will be automatically detected. Once you do that, you just need to specify the size of the secure or encrypted area that you wish to create on the drive using the practical slider, as well as the encryption password and you can let Gillisoft take it from there. The software used AES 256 algorithm to encrypt the partitions and they can be accessed after being mounted through Gillisoft USB Stick Encryption. There is a free trial that allows you to use the software up to 10 times before you need to upgrade to the paid version.

LaCie Private-Public

LaCie Private-Public provides simple and effective USB encryption and while it doesn’t offer a great deal of features, it gets the job done. Apart from allowing you to encrypt USB flash drives easily, LaCie Private-Public allows you to encrypt regular hard disks as well. Since it is a portable solution, it is possible to run it right from the flash drive without having to install it or complete any additional steps. All you need to do is to specify the disk size of the flash drive that you want to encrypt and select the password. Then LeCie Private_Public will encrypt the drive using standard AES 256 algorithm. Once the device is encrypted, you can access the data on the flash drive space only when it is mounted through the application. If you are after a solution that is fast, simple and that can be used on the go, LaCie Private-Public by Seagate is the right option. You can get it for free.

Rohos Disk Encryption

Rohos Disk Encryption comes with all the necessary features to support USB encryption and it also includes additional options that makes the experience even better. It is focused on creating encrypted volumes and once you plug in the USB flash drive, Rohos Disk Encryption can automatically figures the best size of the encrypted volume (container) to be created on it. You can easily specify a custom volume size, as well as other parameters such as encrypted volume’s container file location. When the encrypted volumes are created the data stored on them can be accessed by mounting them. With Rohos Disk Encryption you can increase the size of the encrypted volumes dynamically, as needed. You can also hide encrypted disks in media container files such as MP3 and and AVI. Rohos Disk Encryption is a lightweight software to encrypt your USB and it is easy to use. The only downside is that it only uses one encryption algorithm, AES 256.