Abstract: A method for authorizing a peripheral device to be operably connected to a host device. The method includes receiving an indication that the peripheral device has been physically connected with the host device. An additional step includes generating a sandbox environment within the host device. An additional step includes obtaining enumeration data from the peripheral device and obtaining a device signature identifying the peripheral device. An additional step including comparing the device signature with authorization data to determine if the peripheral device is authorized to operably connect with the host device. A further step includes, if authorized, allowing the peripheral device to operably connect with the host device, or if not authorized, denying the peripheral device to operably connect with the host device.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and/or computer-implemented methods for secure offline data storage are provided herein. More particularly, a system is provided that permits access to a data storage device when offline from various components of the system. Furthermore, the disclosed system may permit the re-setting of authentication passwords/PINs for the data storage devices, even when such data storage devices are offline from other components of the system.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and/or computer-implemented methods for secure offline data storage are provided herein. More particularly, a system is provided that permits access to a data storage device when offline from various components of the system. Furthermore, the disclosed system may permit the re-setting of authentication passwords/PINs for the data storage devices, even when such data storage devices are offline from other components of the system.

Abstract: A system for remote control of an external data storage device, includes: an external data storage device which is connected to a host device so as to provide a data storage function; and a remote control server which remotely controls the external data storage device so as to set a lock for limiting reading, storage, and deletion of data in the external data storage device, or to delete the data from the external data storage device, wherein the system are configured to, even if the external data storage device is stolen or lost, forbid access to data in the external data storage device or completely delete the data by means of the remote control, thereby having an effect of preventing a leak of personal information or important data.

Abstract: A security system for an external data storage apparatus and a control method thereof are disclosed. The system utilizes an input ID to selectively permit data to be written and/or read.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for providing secure data management. The method includes obtaining data via a computing device, with the obtained data not being stored on non-volatile memory elements of the computing device. The method additionally includes encrypting the obtained data using a cryptographic key to generate encrypted data. Thereafter, the encrypted data is transmitted, via a communications network, to a server device for storage. The method additionally includes retrieving the encrypted data from the server. The method further includes decrypting the encrypted data to obtain decrypted data.

Abstract: A security system for an external data storage apparatus and control method thereof are disclosed. The system utilizes a preset identification (ID) and input ID to selectively permit data to be written and/or read.

Abstract: A system and method for authenticating a user by near field communication. The system for authenticating a user by near field communication includes a security device performing user authentication by using a Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) ID and a password both being transmitted through near field communication in response to an authentication request, and a mobile device transmitting the USIM ID and password through near field communication.

Abstract: A security protocol for use by computing devices communicating over an unsecured network is described. The security protocol makes use of secure data provided to a peripheral memory device from a server via a secure connection. When the peripheral memory device is coupled to a computing device that attempts to establish a secure connection to the server, the secure data is used to verify that the server is authentic. Similarly, the secure data assists the server in verifying that the request to access the server is not being made by a malicious third party.