Abstract: A method for securing data of a non-volatile memory device, comprising: providing the non-volatile memory device with a secured chip, for securely storing a secret for ciphering/deciphering the data; providing the non-volatile memory device with a ciphering/deciphering logic, for ciphering/deciphering the data with a secret; storing a secret for ciphering/deciphering the data within the secured chip; on storing data within the non-volatile memory device, employing the secret from the secured chip, and ciphering the data with the secret; and on retrieving data from the non-volatile memory device, employing the secret from the secured chip, and deciphering the encrypted data with the secret.

Abstract: A graphical gateway to a computer network. The invention method presents network information, i.e., main portals, categories, sub-categories, site search results, site ratings, etc., in a visual way. The method of the present invention presents site locations, according to categories, as a graphical state map. The same map may be topographical symbolizing a rating interest of each site. A network user can quickly locate a desired site through a visual search. Entry into the site may then be made by the user. The map of the invention method provides a user with added information regarding the network, including a site's general content, a site's services, surfing help, etc., all presented in a visual way with the help of map features.