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That is a question we hear a lot. It makes sense that people would ask. After all, they both do pretty much the same thing, only differently. But the differences are such that using both is a positive thing to do. So, the answer, quite simply, is yes.
The information stored on an encrypted USB drive is basically a mirror of the files that are on your personal or company cloud. The difference is with the encrypted USB drive when you are away from home or the office: you don't have to risk logging into your company's cloud using the local coffee shop, bistro or bodega's Wi-Fi – or any other unknown Wi-Fi that could compromise both your and your boss's data.
It’s a fact of life that you can be hacked simply by trying to access your VPN using Wi-Fi other than yours or the company for which you work. When a company mandates cloud usage, they don't necessarily control where you access it from, making your computer or laptop, basically, a sitting duck for hackers. However, an encrypted USB drive loaded with your files is like having the cloud continuously at your side, only it doesn't require Wi-Fi to access.
The cloud is not under your control. And there is always fear, uncertainty and doubt when accessing it. It's all about how and who set up it up. Hackers can keep attacking files in the cloud, as no limits on attempts of a password are needed or set.
USB encryption can be done either through the device's hardware or via software. Hardware-centric, software-free encryption is the most effective means to provide protection from cyberattacks. It’s an excellent, non-complicated solution to protecting against data breaches, which should be comforting to both you and your boss.
These hardware-based encrypted devices meet tough security standards and offer the ultimate security in data protection to confidently manage threats and reduce risks. They are self-contained and do not require a software element on the host computer. No software vulnerability also eliminates the possibility of brute-force, sniffing and memory hash attacks.
