The program must be registered, as it’s impossible to even see the IronKey as a physical drive unless the password is entered. When the device is first plugged into a PC, a user must enter a name for the device and a password, then the self-installation process is underway. Unlike many products sold, there isn’t a CD or any software installation necessary for the Ironkey. I also left it in my sweatshirt pocket, ran it through the washer and dryer, and tested it to see if it still worked. I “accidentally” dropped my IronKey into the bottom of my four-foot deep pond, retrieved it an hour later, and it still worked just fine.

Furthermore, it’s physically secure so it’s extremely difficult to physically tamper with the unit to try and retrieve the information in unusual methods - which will almost always destroy the information on the flash drive itself. Most flash drives are encased in plastic which can be cracked, broken, or fractured during every day travel, so it’s nice to have such a rugged drive. The flash drive is both waterproof and tamperproof, and is encased in a strong metal housing case that is one-piece and is very difficult to tamper with. Security starts with physical protection, and it’s obvious that the manufacturer greatly considered this with the construction of the IronKey.

Ironkey flash drive