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With capacities up to 2TB, their tremen-
dous portability and exceptionally easy
plug-and-play capability to be connect-
ed to various networks through connect-
ed systems, USB drives have proven
their value to organizations, govern-
ment agencies and departments of all
sizes.
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which leads to the possibility of criti-
cal, classified sensitive data landing
in the wrong hands.
Considering government workers at
every level produce a wide range and
reams of information – everything from
top-level national security plans to
proposed budgets, speeches, pending
They are used as file-sharing and mobil- legislation, meeting minutes, scientific
ity storage, backup drives and more.
research, sensitive information, secret
But they are also very susceptible to be- dossiers, sealed indictments and privi-
ing lost, breached or misappropriated leged communications – it’s no wonder
While the BYOD concept offers varied advantages, each of these devices also present their
own special problems and risks.
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