Store and protect critical files on your SanDisk device safely.
SanDisk SecureAccess software is a fast, simple way to store and protect critical and sensitive files on any SanDisk USB flash drive. Access to your private vault is protected by a personal password, and your files are automatically encrypted - so even if you share your SanDisk USB flash drive or it becomes lost or stolen, access to your files are safe. Transferring files into your private folder is easy and intuitive: simply drag and drop files from anywhere on your computer into the folder. When the files upload, they will be securely protected. SanDisk SecureAccess software also gives you up to 2GB of secure cloud storage offered by YuuWaa. After a brief registration, you can use SanDisk SecureAccess software to send family photos, critical business documents, and other private data to the cloud with one simple click
It is SLOW. I have a fast machine (Over-clocked at 4.4GHz) and it still takes 14 hours to encrypt 45GB of data. Out of my 8 available CPU threads it only uses 1 - What a missed opportunity.
Summary
Easy to use but super slow
Good USB vault with shortcomings
Pros
I downloaded the latest version of SanDisk Secure Access to my SanDisk USB drive. Yes, the contents are encrypted, and you are allowed to enter a reminder to help you remember the password. The interface is very simple, allowing you to drag and drop, or browse for files and folders to copy to the secured USB drive. The
Cons
A SecureAccess client has to be installed on each computer to make it easy to use. However, once a folder is copied to the Secure Access box, the folder cannot be renamed on the USB drive. This could be a major hassle because sync software will not work with it, unless the rename option is turned off. All the sync software sees is the folder, and cryptic folders and files (which are used by the Secure Access software.
Summary
The newer SanDisk USB flashdrives are fast, and are small oompared to most other USB drives on the market.