Just in case you've got a lot of data that you need to carry around and keep secure, Pretec is rolling out a flash drive that includes biometric security. The i-Disk Touch includes a "stripe" fingerprint reader to keep the form-factor down, and allows file and directory-level encryption, along with the ability to act as a security key to lock a PC. The i-Disk Touch addresses growing demand for a popular and inexpensive mobile storage device which can secure and delegate access to sensitive data fearlessly and without cumbersome processes. The proven fingerprint biometrics security makes sure data can only be accessed by (up to ten) authorized users without the need to bring keys or remember long strings of passwords. It not only secures data access, but the data itself; depending on user requirements individual files or entire directories can be securely encoded with i-Disk Touch and made available again when needed. The biometrics security function of i-Disk Touch is only one part of a suite of security offerings which also includes additional software and/or hardware protection of data access through password protection; a protected key which can lock the PC from unauthorized use; or as a parental guard to prevent unauthorized access to forbidden websites, etc Instead of using the traditional ?Area÷ fingerprint sensor which requires the use of multiple devices taking up additional space at additional cost, the ?stripe÷ fingerprint sensor in i-Disk Touch is coupled with a new monolithic single-chip solution; an innovative design in which i-Disk Touch can achieve a smaller footprint, larger capacity, and very cost-effective way to secure data and content access for any home or office with security concerns.