GuardKey USB Encryption Dongle: Plug and Play Encryption for Hard Drives or Cloud Drives

So I am all about digital security (even though my WiFi is password free) and when I had a chance to review this device I jumped at it.

 At first I was really worried about the "what-ifs" of me losing it once I had encrypted my files. That was quickly put to rest when I found that I could still access my files via a mobile phone app and a PIN.

This is a great device for securely locking and encrypting your files. It is by far one of the best things I have gotten for computer/digital security and I keep it connected to my Network Attached Cloud Hard Drive for an extra layer of security.







Here is what the company says about their product...

Guardkey provide ultra-secure data protection with 256-bit AES for your private files on your hard drive or cloud drive. With GuardKey even if your computer is used by others your data is safe.

Unlike regular encrypted USB drives which only protect what's stored on the USB drive. GuardKey's easy to use installed software can encrypt your hard drives in PC or laptop, external hard drives, memory cards, USB and even cloud drives such as DropBox, Google Drive etc...

Encrypt your files with GuardKey's software and when you unplug the GuardKey your files not only locks up but also disappears from your computer. No one, not even you, can see or access the encrypted files on the computer. To access your files, simply plug in the GuardKey and your SafeBox appears again and is automatically decrypted.

In case you lose the Guardkey Dongle, innovative technology enables you to access your Safebox without the Dongle. With GuardKey's Mobile App, you can securely unlock the Safebox with your smartphone by entering the Mobile Unlock PIN to access your data. It is the safest and the most convenient way to authenticate, reducing the risk of missing password and password theft.

Guardkey's Mobile App has Mobile Access and Photo Lock functions. Sync encrypted files not just from your PC but from device to device. GuardKey Viewer's allows you to open Cloud drive files on your phones or tablets. Enjoying the highest protection brings by GuardKey, and the convenience brings by cloud storages. With Photo Unlock just browse and select the photos you want, and the photos or videos are uploaded to the encrypted space. You are able to put photos to Cloud Safebox with mobile device. 


  • Unlimited Encryption Space: Unlike traditional encrypted USB drives, GuardKey encrypts as many files as you can store on your computer, attached drives, or cloud drives, and isn't limited to USB drive storage space. You can even use GuardKey to protect multiple computers.
  • Hassle-Free Security: GuardKey uses military grade 256-bit AES Encryption. Just like a key, plug the GuardKey in to access your secured files. Unplug GuardKey and the files are re-encrypted and hidden from view.
  • Encrypts Hard Drives, Flash Drives and Cloud Drives : Hard drives, external attached drives, flash memory cards, usb drives, and even Cloud drives are supported. GuardKey supports DropBox, Google Drive, OneDrive, ASUS web storage, and Sugarsync.
  • Convenient and Secure Backup Key: In case you lose your GuardKey, it's easy to make a duplicate GuardKey using the provided software, or you can bind your smartphone to your GuardKey and use the Mobile Unlock feature to access your files.
  • Mobile Access and Photo Lock: GuardKey Viewer Mobile App supports mobile access to secured cloud drives as well as Photo Lock. Take photos securely and transfer them easily to your encrypted cloud drive. Supports Windows (Mac support coming soon).

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