Here's a good way to share military-grade encrypted data from one computer to another across the Internet.
Want to securely share files with another computer connected to the Internet? Are you on the road with the laptop and need to retrieve sensitive documents from a desktop at home? iTwinhas a unique solution that now offers compatibility with Max OS X (Lion and Snow Leopard) as well as Windows-based PCs.
At first glace, iTwin looks like a thumb drive with a USB connector at each end. However, the device can be pulled apart, creating two identical USB-based devices that share the same crypto key. Essentially what this means is that two PCs, two Macs or a PC and Mac can share military-grade encrypted data from anywhere in the world. One half of the iTwin can be activated on any computer with an internet connection, and files from that computer can be shared anywhere the matching half, or "twin" goes.
"iTwin uses hardware-based two-factor authentication and military grade Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 256 bit encryption to protect all data communication," the company said Monday. "When two halves of the iTwin are paired, the owner is sent a Remote Disable Code via email, which can be used in the event one half of the iTwin is lost or stolen."
Shared files aren't stored on the iTwin device itself, but instead reside on the user's hard drive. This way, the capacity is only limited to the shared computer's physical limitations and any other connected storage device. iTwin is also a one-time purchase of $99 USD (plus S&H), meaning there's no need to pay a monthly fee for virtual storage. There's also nothing to set up -- the computers are automatically connected once the iTwin gadgets are connected to a USB port, and the software self-installs.
According to the company, iTwin is like having two ends of a cable, but without the cable. The connection between the two computers is completely symmetrical. Users can access, copy, backup and remotely edit files on computer A from computer B, and on B from A. Both users will have access to files on both A and B.
"We are excited to be able to offer iTwin to both OS X and Windows customers," says Lux Anantharaman, co-founder and CEO of iTwin. "We are confident that Mac users will be satisfied with the features iTwin offers, and which both consumers and small businesses have come to enjoy. Now both Macs and PCs will have full, cross-platform capabilities with this revolutionary device that is perfect for their sensitive file sharing needs."
iTwin can be purchased here for $99 plus $5 for shipping and handling.
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