2. What is itwins
iTwin is like the two ends of a cable, without the cable.
iTwin is a revolutionary new file sharing and remote access device
brought to you by a company called iTwin. It's like two ends of a
cable, without the cable. It's as simple to use as a flash drive. It's
literally plug and play.
iTwin can connect any two online computers anywhere in the
world. iTwin enables you to have access to any or all of your
home computer's files and folders while you're on-the-go
you can also use iTwin to access to any or all of your office
computer's files and folders
There's no in-built limit to the amount of storage you can access
with iTwin
3. Need of iTwins
Transferring data from one PC to
another can be difficult, especially if
it's a large amount of data. For
example, if you want to send some
data to somebody in another
country, you’re going to have to go
through the hassle of either sending
it via e-mail, or upload it to some file
hosting service. Chances are, if
your file is too large, you’ll probably
need to buy more storage.
Enter iTwin. This new USB
dongle/USB drive allows users to
remotely access data from
anywhere in the world. It’s a one
time investment
4. Requirements
Windows and Mac OS X compatible
You can use iTwin on any of both Windows and Mac OSX
platforms.
Minimum 512MB 1GB ram needed
15MB space on hard disk
USB 2.0 port
Broadband connection uploading speed should be 1Mbps
6. Hardware
Length : 3.54 inches (90 mm).
Width : 0.82 inch (21 mm).
Depth : 0.314 inch (8.0 mm).
Weight : 0.11 pound (50g).
Completely symmetrical, first of its
kind in the market.
During physical pairing, connector
is used to securely transfer crypto
key between the 2 halves of iTwin.
LED Indicator
LED lights indicate status.
Constant Blue light : iTwin is fully
functional.
Blinking Blue light : on-going data
transfer.
Constant red light : error.
Operating Requirements
Operating temperature: 32° to 158°
F (0° to 70° C).
Relative humidity: 5% to 95% non-
condensing.
Maximum operating altitude:
10,000 feet (3000 m).
8. Protection from malware
iTwin does not facilitate malware distribution. Malware spreads through
regular USB drives, when a malicious program executes and writes
itself to the USB drive automatically (without your permission or
without you even realizing it). When the infected USB drive is plugged
into another computer, the software may be able to automatically run.
There are two necessary conditions for malware spread.
1) Infected File should be copied to a new computer.
2) Infected File should executed on the new computer.
With iTwin, you explicitly select the files that needs to be copied. And the
iTwin device does not store any unauthorized files on itself - it only
stores iTwin application files. Malicious files cannot trick iTwin into
copying files automatically. However, if you use iTwin (or any file
transfer system) to knowingly copy suspicious files on to your
computer and you execute them (by clicking on them) you might be
opening malware.
9. What is Malware
Malware, short for malicious software, consists of programming (code,
scripts, active content, and other software)
it is designed to disrupt or deny operation, gather information that
leads to loss of privacy or exploitation, or gain unauthorized access to
system resources, or that otherwise exhibits abusive behavior
malware is disguised as genuine software, and may come from an
official site. Therefore, some security programs, such as McAfee may
call malware "potentially unwanted programs" or "PUP".
10. Effects of malware
Spyware is a piece of software that collects and sends information (such
as browsing patterns in the more benign case or credit card numbers in
more serious ones) on users. They usually work and spread like Trojan
horses. The category of spyware is sometimes taken to include adware
of the less-forthcoming sort.
Trojan horses are similar to viruses in that they get executed by being
part of an otherwise useful piece of software.To spread, Trojan horses
rely on the useful features of the host software, which trick users to
install them.
11. Data security
iTwin doesn't store any data on itself. It just enables a
secure connection between two computers.
Your remote data can only be accessed if you have the
physical iTwin with you.
Additionally, you can set up your iTwin to require a
password. iTwin is a secure USB device providing
Two-Factor Authentication (hardware device +
password).
We also allow you to remotely disable iTwin with our
remote disable feature. So you can rest assured that
your data is safe, even if you lose your iTwin device.
12. TwinTrust Authentication
Before allowing any data transfer, every iTwin is
authenticated by iTwin's TwinTrust servers.
All communication between iTwin and
TwinTrust is secured using industry strength
HTTPS (RSA 1024 bit, 128 bit RC4) protocol.
After successful authentication by TwinTrust,
TwinTrust assist iTwin to discover its other half.
13. Two-Factor Authentication
After authenticating with TwinTrust, two halves
of iTwin mutually authenticate each other using
their pre-shared AES 256 bit crypto key.
If password is set, then password verification is
performed on both iTwins before data transfer is
initiated between two iTwins.
14. Difference between iTwins and cloud storage
iTwins Cloud storage
Ease of installation Plug 'n' play no
configurations no setups
needed
Need to download software
install & configure it
Storage limit and monthly
fees
Files reside on your own
computer so no storage limit
First few GB's free then for
excess you have to pay
monthly fees
Degree of security Hardware based security in
addition to password
Password only
15. iTwins vs flash drive
iTwins Flash drive
capacity Access to computer's entire
hard drive & any attached
storage.
2GB to 256GB (depending on
model).
Remote disable If you lose one half, you can
remotely disable it. Your data
remains safe as nothing is
stored on the device itself.
If you lose the device, you lose
and expose your data.
Data Encryption AES 256-bit. Standard USB devices don't
support encryption. Need
additional software.
