IronKey has just announced the availability of its 8GB secure USB device to the masses. Just how secure it is, you ask? For starters, this is a rugged, waterproof and tamper-resistant USB flash drive that boasts always-on hardware encryption, strong authentication, portable applications and a zippy memory to make those file transfers but a snap. With cross platform capability and remote policy enforcement, it makes it easy to deploy rapidly in heterogeneous environments while retaining complete control. The 8GB model will see it join the 1GB, 2GB and 4GB counterparts that are already in the market, providing double the storage capacity of its previous high flier.

If you have a portable drive that you carry around, there’s a good chance you’ve worried about your data being stolen, especially if you have sensitive information stored on it. There are a few ways you can keep it secure. While there’s no foolproof way to make sure that a thief won’t be able to pick it up and run off, you can make sure that they won’t get to your precious files. There are many methods from simple passwords to biometric locks, however, this is the first RFID-protective drive I’ve seen thus far.

Gotta love that Hanson. They prophesized the Zoombak Pet and Auto Locator ten years before its release when they sang “Zoombak, Zoombak, Zoombak”. All right, I guess it was mmmbop, sorry.

Still, the Zoombak is worth singing about. The Zoombak is a GPS that is smaller than a deck of cards and weighs less than three ounces. Once it is activated, it releases a signal that someone can find 24/7.

Are you paranoid about security when it comes to your laptop? No, I’m not talking about firewalls and anti-virus software, but rather physical security. After all, if someone steals your laptop, it’s only a matter of time before they crack your passwords and access your precious data. If you’re looking for something to keep tabs on your laptop while you’re away, you might consider checking out Belkin’s USB Laptop Security Alarm.

Well, sort of anyways. I know that any self respecting Coolest Gadgets writer will definitely jump at the opportunity to win a lifetime supply of free beer (never mind the Dow dropping more than 300 points on Friday - after knocking back a few pints of Guinness, all your sorrows will be washed away albeit for a moment). Here’s the chance for you to seize this opportunity as the Croucher Brewing Company in Rotorua, New Zealand, is offering a lifetime supply of free beer to get back a stolen laptop than contains financial records, contract details, and other proprietary information of the company. Who knows, that piece of hardware might even hold the recipe for its Belgian Blonde ale?

So you have dropped more than a pretty penny on your new laptop, so might as well go the extra mile and put aside some more money for a physical security system. STOP-Lock from Secure-It, Inc. is one of those solutions that help prevent your latest acquisition from disappearing into thin air the moment you turn away from your table at Starbucks just to check out the local scenery. It is unique from other physical security systems in the sense where it comes complete with a tracking system and a locking mechanism, helping deter thieves from making a quick getaway.

You know those pesky ID badges that you wear around your neck at the office? Well, it is mostly useless other than for identification purposes, but the advent of technology has enabled one to include a memory card reader inside, allowing you to insert any SD, SDHC, MMC, Mini SD, RS MMC or microSD/T-Flash memory card into the badge for an impromptu portable storage device. It retails for $14 from Brando.

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At first glance, this can of Campbells soup might look pretty ordinary, but it is actually a safe that lets you store your petty jewelry without making it look like a prime suspect during a burglary. This will probably be the last place the thief will want to check, unless he is famished and has a love for canned soup. You ought to be able to store a fair amount of dough inside in rolls, so the £12.49 investment is well worth the price in terms of safety. You can also choose from the WD-40 or Sprite can safes.

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