03-04-04: New technology products that impact information

Security Risks With New Technology

Mass Storage

Miniaturization

Imaging Technology

Wireless Technology Advances

Bottom Line

• Don’t assume the device is legal in the facility• Contact the Security Office if you have any questions

• Inquire about technical details of proposed purchases before ordering items


New Technology poses new threats to security, not limited to Computer Security

Next Generation Devices, new devices and miniaturization

•Key Chain Size•Requires no external power•Flash RAM•8MB – 512 MB•$15 - $900•IBM version (and others) need no driver•Limits RAM

Thumb Drive


•USB Interface. Hot Plug and Play.

•BUS powered. NO separate power supply or battery required.

•High performance write up to 12mbps.

•Windows mass storage device class compatible, so no driver needed in windows ME, 2000, XP, Linux 2.4 or above, and MacOS 8.6 or above.

•Shock resistant, noise-free, and longer data retention.

•System Requirements: 133MHZ Processor or better. USB 1.1 or better port.

•Flash memory can be reused more than 1,000,000 times and data can be preserved more than 10 yrs.

•Cost: 59.99

Pen Drive


USB Memory Watch

•Standard USB interface and USB extension cord included (1 meter) •Sleek design, very lightweight (this is not a bulky watch) •Plug and play, easy operation (appears as a USB mass storage device) •Can be password protected using included software •Can be used as a boot disk •LED indicator light shows device connectivity and data transfer •Operating Systems: Win 98, ME, 2000, XP, Linux 2.4 or higher, Mac OS 8.6 or higher •Reading speed: 1000KB/sec. Writing: 920KB/sec •Water resistant to 20 meters (let USB connector dry before using) •Memory size: 256MB, 128MB •Weight: 1.5 oz (43 grams) •Dimensions: 1.5" width x .375" thick (watch face)


Imaging Devices

•300 Foot Transmission Range •Operates on a Single 9 Volt Battery •Matching Wireless Receiver Included •Field Of View 60 Degrees •Pinhole Style Lens •$79 - $99 with audio capability

Cpen

•Handheld Scanner•Top model can store 3000 pages of text•Has IR transfer capability•$100 - $200


MiniaturizationCasio Watch Camera:

Recording system JPEG (176 x 144 pixels), 16,770,000-color dataRecording medium Built-in Flash Memory (1 MB)Memory capacity Up to 100 images*1 (JPEG format); auto memory of shooting date/timeFocusing distance Approx. 30 cmcompensation possibleZoom 2X digital zoomShooting mode Outdoor, Indoor, Dusk; brightness controlDatabank function Up to 24 characters/image (uppercase alphabetic characters, numbers, symbols), thumbnail search functionIR Data CommunicationData exchange PC/Wrist Camera, WQV-10/WQV-10 or WQV-10/WQV-3Data transport speed 115 kbps maxCommunication range 10 cm max

Casio Audio Recorder:

30 Second Record capability30 Pages of TeleMemo Data$69MP3 watches also available


MP3 Devices

RipFlashtm Plus Features:

•MP3/WMA (Windows tm Media Audio) Player and MP3 Recorder

•128MB Four Hour CD Quality (WMA) Playback (2hourMP3 Record)

•Up to 30 Hour Voice Recording (MP3 encoded)

•Backlit Display with full ID3 tag data

•Compact size ; 2.32 x 3.46 x0.67 in (WxHxD)

•Built -in Microphone and Speaker (MP3 Voice Recording)

•Line-in for direct recording from any analog audio source

•Smart Media Card Memory Expansion Slot


New Audio Recorders with USB connectivity

Olympus DS-660 Features:

• 32MB of built-in memory provides up to 11 hours of recording time.

• USB docking station offers quick and easy downloading of files from recorder to computer.

• Voice Activation feature automatically begins and stops recording as it senses volume to conserve memory and offer hands-free recording.

• Recording time In Sp mode 5 hours 10 minutes, LP mode 11 hours (continuous recording)

• Size – 108 x 41.5 x 21 mm

• Weight – 75g (including batteries)


New Video Devices

Multi-function Digital still camera mode PC camera mode Digital camcorder

1.3 Mega-pixel CMOSInternal memory

8 MB built-in SDRAM (for avi movies)116 MB built-in Flash memory (for digital stills)Image capacity

1248 x 960- up to 50 pictures1

640 x 480- up to 160 picturesAVI Movie format

JPEG, AVI (through software)Computer interface

USBSelf-timer

Dimensions 1.61" x 1.34" x 4.6"

Camera weight 68 g (without battery)


Other USB Gizmos

E-Pen

• Allows you to capture information written on paper to your computer or fill out forms with optional 3rd party software.

• Write on any surface and transfer data via ultrasonic technology.

•Windows 98 / 2000 / XP / XP Pro Plus and Windows CE compatible.


Integrated devices


Integrated devices

Motorola V600

•Enhanced integrated camera

•Bluetooth™ wireless technology allows you to connect wirelessly to compatible accessories and devices

•Multimedia Messaging (MMS) capabilities allow you to send a photo along with a personalized voice message

•Quad-band GSM technology gives you the ability to stay in touch worldwide.

•J2ME™ for downloadable games and productivity applications

•WAP browser with GPRS**

•Fast, "always-on" Internet connection**


The Mother LodeTerapin Mine

•10GB - 12GB HDD

•Size: 180mm (Height) x 90mm (Width) x 27mm (Thickness)

•16-Bit PCMCIA port that supports memory card readers, modem, LAN, WLAN, and other 16bit PCMCIA peripherals

•USB master and the USB slave

•10 Mbps Ethernet

•Audio recording with external microphone

•Works with Win98, Win2000, and WinME

•Internet access

•Secure online sharing

•Photo and audio emailing


Defense

• Educate Users!

•Work closely with System Administrators and Information Systems Security Officers (ISSO).

•Inquire about technical details of products purchased.

•Disable USB ports in Win 2K 0r 98 / ME

•Pass information on to those who do Entry / Exit inspections.

•Conduct periodic system inspections.

•Be aware of possible risks and pay attention to those around you.

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03-04-04: New technology products that impact information