A window opens with IronKey Unlocker-a secure program that reads the drive-and with several files in it, including certifications, licenses, and the app. The IronKey software pops up the first time you plug the flash drive into your computer. A metal hole at the end, right above the light, lets you attach the drive to a lanyard or a keychain. On the other end of the drive is a light that blinks red when plugged in, and green when reading or writing files. On one end is a USB 3.0 connector, which is covered by a metal cap that is filled with rubber for a more secure fit-though the cap itself is not attached to the flash drive, and could be easily lost. Like the IronKey Personal S250, the metal body is MIL-STD-810F certified and filled with epoxy, effectively protecting it from shock, dust, water, and direct attacks. It's made of solid metal, giving it some real heft. The IronKey Basic S1000 ($261.99 at Amazon) (Opens in a new window) measures 3.2 by 0.8 by 0.4 inches (HWD) and weighs in at 1.12 ounces.

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