The Bottom Line
SecurLock v1.3 is a good tool for people who want more security for their PC than what Microsoft offers. Two-factor authentication and file encryption help keep your PC and data secure.
Pros
- Two-factor authentication for better protection
- Offers both RC4 and Blowfish encryption schemes
- Shredder deletes files so they can't be recovered
Cons
- SSO is nice, but cumbersome to use
Description
- Two-factor authentication provides stronger security. You must have the physical USB key and the PIN
- SSO function allows you to maintain multiple login profiles, but using it is slightly cumbersome
- Secure Data Shredder permanently destroys confidential or private files that you want to delete
- Offers the choice between Blowfish or RC4 encryption. RC4 is slightly faster and Blowfish stronger
- Removing the USB key instantly locks your PC until the USB key is replaced and the PIN is entered
- Works with Windows 98, ME, 2000 Professional, XP Home or Professional edition and Tablet PC
Guide Review - Product Review: SecurLock v1.3
For many home users the standard Ctrl-Alt-Del and entering a password may provide all the security they need. But, passwords can be guessed or broken and there ways around other forms of security. What SecurLock offers is an extra measure of security by requiring that the USB key be inserted as well. Requiring the physical device as well as a PIN number make it virtually impossible for someone unauthorized to log into your computer. SecurLock offers the ability to encrypt files using either Blowfish or RC4 encryption and can Shred files so that they can not be retrieved. You can also encrypt files to email to others and protect them with a password. If you need extra security the SecurLock system is definitely worth taking a look at.
