Creating A Portable Security USB Drive Kit (Windows)

Ever wanted to have a flash drive that has a bunch of portable programs oriented towards securing a computer system and the data in it? Well, we have created just that. This article is all about showing you different portable programs which you can use to enhance not only security but overall capabilities, while you are on the go. Let’s Begin.

The Flash Drive

Even though you may already have a flash drive, there is one suggestion which was too difficult for us to pass by and this is a USB flash drive that has GPS tracker in it and will help you track it even if you have lost it along with your important files, in case you have any in it. One method which you can do is use the flash drive you already bought in combination with a tracker, like the notorious TrackR chip. But in case you want to only have the flash drive, one way is to go with the ExactTrak Security Guardian flash drive.

The Sources

First, before starting to display any software that may help you become a more portable individual, we will share info on some websites from which you can easily get portable applications for free:

The Apps

Data Management

First, before any type of security software comes the data security, primarily because of how important the data stored on your drive may be. Similar to ransomware viruses, most applications that perform encryption on files deny access to those files and even if someone curious can see them, they cannot be opened. There are several good file encryption programs to choose from here, such as:

All of these apps are good suggestions to use when encrypting your vital data, but we also advise checking them out yourself to test which one will suit you the best.

Malware and Protection

When we have set up crucial data protection, it is time to focus on protection against malware and viruses on a certain computer you want to create a secure environment for. To do this, first, you need to scan the computer for malware. Here are several suggestions of portable and install-able anti-malware scanners that do a decent job in checking for all types of malware, anywhere on the computer and eliminate malicious registries, files and other objects related to it:

While these tools may eliminate any malware that may be currently residing on a computer, there are tools with which they can be combined to increase active protection on the computer as well. Here are several good examples of some third-party firewalls which can run in the same time as those protection and anti-malware programs:

In case you want to further increase the security on a computer you are using and you are an advanced user, one good solution for this is to use several networking and system monitoring tools that will improve your overview of the connection and also hide you.

Other Helpful Tools

In addition to those tools, you may want to use some other portable tools for support and communication, that may be useful:

Conclusion

Whether you are an IT professional and want to be swift in the removal of a consumer PC, or you just want to have an emergency flash drive for when things go down, these plus other portable tools you deem to be useful to you may make the perfect recipe to make you fast, even when caught off-guard, which in most situations may be the case.

Ventsislav Krastev

Ventsislav is a cybersecurity expert at SensorsTechForum since 2015. He has been researching, covering, helping victims with the latest malware infections plus testing and reviewing software and the newest tech developments. Having graduated Marketing as well, Ventsislav also has passion for learning new shifts and innovations in cybersecurity that become game changers. After studying Value Chain Management, Network Administration and Computer Administration of System Applications, he found his true calling within the cybersecrurity industry and is a strong believer in the education of every user towards online safety and security.

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