SPYRUS Releases Windows Embedded-hardened USB Virtual Privacy Machine

Looks like Virtual Privacy Machines might finally be getting enough momentum to take hold with the release of SPYRUS' Hydra PC Secure Pocket Drive for mobile workers and the security conscious. This flash based mobile OS already has a FIPS 140-2 Level 3 security certification due to its heavy encryption and tamper evident packing. While relatively unknown to most, these are the folks behind the recent Kingston Data Traveler 5000's on-board security system. This part of the SPYRUS technology protects and encrypts all the data that is being stored on the flash drive. This includes tamper-proofing and destroy the cipher on too many failed attempts.

The Hydra PC expands and modularizes the design, gaining a distinctly future-proof system. Windows Embedded Standard 2009 version is running the show; it will only boot once all the memory and files have been checked to ensure validity. The embedded OS is stored on firmware, and the data files are stored on removable microSD/HC cards. This gives the easy ability for the hardware to grow with the times and be expanded if your needs grow. Up to 16GB cards are currently supported. The Hydra also has technology to pair the USB drive to a restricted computer or group of computers so that the locations of its use are completely controlled. There's no word on price as these are likely sold in bulk to corporations but having the option of Windows is going to be worth quite a bit. We love Linux but sometimes you've got to have Windows.