Abstract: A computer and data protection system include a peripheral sharing device that is communicatively linked to an onboard internet server and a separate user computer. The onboard internet server is connected to a first communication port for communicating with the separate user computer, and a second communication port for communicating over the internet. A switch selectively transitions the system between a protected operating mode wherein the second communication port is disabled or disconnected, and an open operating mode wherein the first communication port is disabled or disconnected. The system includes an authentication unit having an input/output device for communicating with a removable key. The authentication unit functioning to provide system access only upon successful comparison of a user password that is stored on the physical key with a corresponding user password that is stored in the authentication unit.

Abstract: A computer and data protection system include a peripheral sharing device that is communicatively linked to an onboard internet server and a separate user computer. The onboard internet server is connected to a first communication port for communicating with the separate user computer, and a second communication port for communicating over the internet. A switch selectively transitions the system between a protected operating mode wherein the second communication port is disabled or disconnected, and an open operating mode wherein the first communication port is disabled or disconnected. The system includes an authentication unit having an input/output device for communicating with a removable key. The authentication unit functioning to provide system access only upon successful comparison of a user password that is stored on the physical key with a corresponding user password that is stored in the authentication unit.

Abstract: A system and method for protecting data from external threats includes a computer system having a plurality of input/output units, a key device that is removably mated with one of the input/output units, a processor, a local memory, a primary bulk storage device, a secondary bulk storage device, a first communication unit and a second communication unit. A method includes performing software and hardware verification of a first and second user password, and selectively engaging each of the bulk storage devices and communication units when the system is in one of a protected mode and an open mode.

Abstract: A system and method for protecting data from external threats includes a computer system having a plurality of input/output units, a key device that is removably mated with one of the input/output units, a processor, a local memory, a primary bulk storage device, a secondary bulk storage device, a first communication unit and a second communication unit. A method includes performing software and hardware verification of a first and second user password, and selectively engaging each of the bulk storage devices and communication units when the system is in one of a protected mode and an open mode.