Portable Drives
How Do I Use USB Flash Drives Safely?
USB Flash drives, also called thumb drives, memory sticks, and portable drives, are convenient and useful tools for keeping important files with you or moving them from one computer to another. They are also easy to have stolen. Below are some useful tips for using such tools safely:
- Back up files on USB flash drive
- Do not store sensitive data, such as SSNs or student grades, on USB flash drive
- If possible, use password to protect data on USB flash drive
- Remember to remove drive from your computer before walking away