includes how i Twin Technology works. why it is more popular, Features, Authentication Policies, comparison with the USB and Cloud Computing Services how it is better than these services.
2. Introduction
• 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.
• iTwin is a 'limitless' secure USB device that enables users to
access, edit & share all their files & media between any two
online computers anywhere in the world.
• The only limit is the size of your computer’s hard drive and
speed of your internet connection .
3. Need Of iTwin
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
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6. Featuresofi-TWIN
Limitless capacity secure USB drive
Remotely edit shared files
Backup your data from anywhere
One time cost
Data security
Smart key generation
No temp files
Password support
Bi-directional file access
7. How it Works ?
AES is a symmetric-key algorithm.
AES is a variant of encryption family
which has fixed block size of 128,192, or
256-bits.
AES operates on a 4*4 matrix of bytes,
termed as ‘state’.
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8. 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.
9. 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.
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11. i-Twin vs USB
iTwin USB
Price
$ 99. $120 (approx.) for 64GB.
Capacity Access to computer's entire hard drive
& any attached storage.
Remote Disable If you lose one half, you can remotely
disable it.
Data Encryption
AES 256-bit.
Creation of 2nd copy
of file
You can edit remote files directly,
with no additional copy created.
2GB to 256GB (depending on model).
If you lose the device, you lose and
expose your data.
Standard USB devices don't support
encryption. Need additional software.
Yes. This leads to confusion due to
multiple versions of the same file.
12. i-Twin vs Cloud storage
iTwin Cloud Storage
Ease of Installation Plug 'n' Play,
install & configure it. Need to
create, remember & use login.
Storage Limit & Monthly Fees No storage limit and fee required Has storage limits and fee.
Security & Privacy
Hardware based security plus
optional password & remote
disable
Password only.
Remote Editing
Directly edit your home/office
files remotely,
Remote editing requires 2nd
copy to be created on other
computers.
Accidental Delete Protection Present. Not present
14. Disadvantages
1. iTwin Connect is 3.5 inches long in total
which means when the parts are divided
they are very easy to lose.
2. When the iTwin Connect USB
dongle is plugged in it can low
down network performance.
3. You must set up files to share in
advance in order to access them.