Method and system for USB with an integrated crypto ignition key

摘要

Methods and systems provide a USB memory stick protected by an attached CIK. This system includes a USB memory stick composed of a main body and a cap. The main body houses the memory for data storage as well as the encrypt/decrypt device and ancillary circuitry. The cap houses the CIK, simultaneously providing a storage mechanism for the CIK as well as keeping the CIK obscured from plain view and visual detection.

主权项

1. A system for a USB drive with a cryptographic ignition key, comprising:
the USB drive configured to be activated by the cryptographic ignition key; the cryptographic ignition key configured to physically locally connect to the USB drive and activate the USB drive via the physical local connection; and a cap for the USB drive, wherein the cap comprises the cryptographic ignition key, and wherein the cap is configured to be placed on the front of the USB drive and the back of the USB drive, and electronically engage the cryptographic ignition key with the USB drive when placed on the back of the USB drive.