Kanguru is pleased to partner with Blue Cube Security Ltd to deliver best-of-breed Secure USB Flash Drives to clients in the UK.  Gary Haycock-West, Chief Executive Officer Blue Cube comments:

We are dedicated to finding flexible and robust solutions for our customers. Kanguru offers a cost effective and scalable option to the market; further differentiated by the scope to customise and design solutions around the security needs of individual organisations. Through their continued expansion and investment in new technology solutions, they are ideally positioned to meet the dynamic needs of our customers. We are delighted to add Kanguru to our extensive list of expert partners.

Blue Cube’s head office is based in Forest Row, East Sussex.  They can be reached on 0845 094 3070.

Data Security, Portable Storage

11 Things You Can Do With Kanguru Defender Elite Encrypted Flash Drives

1. Communicate security policy changes and updates directly to the drive and enforce changes as necessary via remote management.
2. Audit drive usage to ensure policy updates.
3. Create lists (whitelist/blacklist) of approved IP ranges so that drives are only used in trusted locations.
4. Track device usage and location via IP addresses.
5. Set a master password for administrator access.
6. Immunize any PC or Laptop with Defender Elite’s onboard Anti-Virus.
7. Disable and/or delete devices that have been lost or stolen.
8. Meet regulatory requirements through the use of a verifiable security audit trail.
9. Track device activity on each workstation/computer using Kanguru USB Device Control.
10. Revoke drive access to former employees still in possession of their drives.  (Particularly useful if their drive contains proprietary company info.)
11. Sleep well knowing that 100% of your data is secure!

Data Security

With the launch of the Defender Basic, Kanguru now has a Secure USB Flash Drive for every segment and budget.

Defender Basic for consumers and small/medium businesses.  Basic model features 256 AES Hardware Encryption and free onboard Antivirus protection.

Defender V2 for large enterprises.  V2 adds Remote Management capabilities and additional customizable security options.

Defender Elite for high-end enterprise and government agencies.  Elite provides FIPS 140-2 certified encryption and tamperproof housing for the ultimate in security.

Check out our comparison chart to determine which Kanguru Defender is right for your organization.

Data Security, Portable Storage

Via ComputerWorld, “Microsoft on Friday warned that attackers are exploiting a critical unpatched Windows vulnerability using infected USB flash drives.”

Kanguru Defender Elite and Defender V2 secure flash drives come standard with onboard BitDefender Antivirus to prevent malware from spreading on infected drives.  The first year of A/V service is free of charge and can also be used to scan the host computer for malware.

Malware, Portable Storage

The Kanguru Remote Management Console – Cloud Edition was recently reviewed at eSecurityPlanet.com.  We’d like to thank Lisa Phifer for thoroughly testing the platform and giving us great feedback and suggestions.  While this review provides a helpful tour of the platform, Kanguru is ready to help you evaluate for yourself and “try before you buy”.

 We would also like to respond to some of the feedback and give additional details where it might be helpful.

• To clarify pricing:  KRMC Cloud retails for $19.95 per drive per year, with volume licensing options available.  Optional BitDefender anti-virus renewal is $7.95 per drive per year.
• Linux and Mac OS compatibility will be available soon for Defender Elite flash drives.  This functionality will be added to existing hardware through a secure remote software update.
• Automatic license assignment is available for centralized provisioning.
• The ability to deactivate and disable onboard AV without Kanguru’s help will soon be available as a provisioning option.
• A number of the “wish items” are available in the more full-featured Enterprise version of KRMC.

Data Security, Portable Storage

Kanguru is expanding its hardware-encrypted USB Flash Drive product line to include lower cost options for corporations, non-profits and individual users.  Based on the Kanguru Defender Elite architecture, the new Defender V2 and Defender Basic drives offer strong 256-bit AES hardware encryption and integrated malware protection.  While the FIPS 140-2 certified Elite model is designed for Government and high-end Enterprise users, the V2 and Basic models are designed to meet the needs of a wide array of organizations.

The Defender V2 is available now and the Defender Basic is coming soon.  Read our full announcement here.

To make room for these new models, we have just cut prices on our previous generation Defender and Defender Pro models.  ** While supplies last **

Data Security, Portable Storage

Kanguru and Absolute ID are partnering to deliver the “RocIT Defender Elite” flash drive, which implements a virtual machine on a secure USB flash drive.  The device allows you to boot directly to an OS on the stick rather than using the computer’s hard drive. 

Applications include:

• Accessing the corporate network or other sensitive information from an untrusted machine
• Enabling road warriors to carry full desktop, applications and files in their pocket
• Implementing continuity plans and disaster recovery
• Allowing telecommuters to work anywhere without issuing a laptop

For more information, see the full press release.

Data Security, Portable Storage

The Kanguru Remote Management Console (KRMC) for USB Flash Drives is now available as a Cloud-based subscription service. 

KRMC is a powerful tool for managing Secure USB Drives throughout your organization.  Lost drives can be remotely terminated, the help desk can remotely assist users, and all actions can be logged and audited for compliance.  KRMC Enterprise Edition is currently being used by hospitals, banks, government agencies, and other large organizations to protect sensitive information.  Now KRMC Cloud Edition is available for smaller organizations to get the same protection without investing in infrastructure.

Read the full announcement here.

Data Security, Portable Storage

Electron Hut reviews the Kanguru Defender Elite encrypted flash drive.

The Bottom Line: if you’re looking for a solid performer in the arena of encrypted flash drives, the Kanguru Defender Elite won’t let you down.

Thanks to Kyle at Electron Hut for the time and effort to evaluate the product!  We would like to highlight that the first year of anti-virus protection is free of charge with every Defender Elite purchased.

Data Security, Portable Storage

Kanguru is proud to announce that the Kanguru Defender Elite encrypted USB flash drive has received FIPS 140-2 certification from the US and Canadian Governments.  This hardware encrypted device meets Level 2 security requirements, which validates its use for protecting sensitive government information.  Defender Elite also meets Level 3 requirements in several key security catagories.  The FIPS 140-2 standard is recognized internationally and by a number of other industry regulations, including HIPAA (PDF) for Healthcare.

Check out our website for more product details, and read our previous post about remote management.

Data Security, Government, Portable Storage