我们已经到了闪存驱动器不仅是便携式的，它们还能够保存大量数据的时刻。这使它们成为始终在旅途中的专业人士的理想选择。
但在将有价值的信息存储到USB驱动器之前，您应该了解如何保护它。这将防止窃贼窃取您存储设备的内容。
以下是您可以使用密码保护闪存驱动器(password-protect your flash drive)的一些方法。
使用 BitLocker 进行密码保护
注意：(Note:) BitLocker在
Windows 10 专业版(Pro)和Windows 10 企业(Enterprise)版上可用。
保护文件的最简单方法是为整个闪存驱动器设置密码。Windows 10 有一个为此目的而设计的内置功能，称为
BitLocker。
将闪存驱动器连接到计算机上的USB端口之一。打开Windows 资源管理器(Windows Explorer)( Windows + E )，然后右键单击您的USB驱动器。选择打开 BitLocker(Turn on BitLocker)。此时，它会要求您添加并确认您的密码。完成后，单击Next。
在下一个屏幕上，指定您希望如何接收恢复密钥。设置您的偏好，然后单击Next。
在下一个屏幕上，选择加密整个驱动器(Encrypt Entire Drive)
并移至下一页。在选择哪种加密模式下(Choose
Which Encryption Mode)，选择兼容模式(Compatible
Mode)。最后，点击开始加密(Start Encrypting)
以开始保护您的闪存驱动器。
完成后，转到Windows Explorer。检查USB闪存驱动器的图标。现在应该有一个挂锁，表明内容是安全的。现在双击该图标将提示您输入密码。
此时，您应该记住您的密码。
保护单个文件
如果你是
Windows 10 专业版(Pro)或企业版(Enterprise)用户，则可以使用BitLocker保护单个文件。但Windows Home用户就没那么幸运了。但是，有一些解决方法可以保护USB驱动器中的特定文件。
微软Office
如果您使用的是
Microsoft Office，则可以使用其内置解决方案来保护数据。打开要添加密码的文件。转到文件(File)>信息(Info)。在保护文档(Protect Document)下，选择使用密码加密(Encrypt with Password)。输入密码并确认，然后单击OK。
现在用户需要输入密码才能查看文件。
WinZIP
此步骤将要求您安装WinZIP或类似的压缩软件。WinZIP文件通常用于压缩文件夹。(WinZIP)但是这个程序（和其他类似的程序）有一个选项可以让用户为加密文件添加密码。
压缩文件并添加密码是一个简单的过程。右键单击要压缩的文件，选择Add to Archive，然后打开设置密码的选项。
第三方软件
有第三方供应商向大众市场提供数据加密解决方案。使用其中之一时必须小心。确保您只从受信任的来源和公司下载。
奖励：硬件解决方案
对于那些认真对待加密的人来说，有基于硬件的解决方案。有些具有用于解锁设备的物理按钮(have physical buttons you use to unlock the device)。其他人则需要软件。
但是，这种类型的USB可能很昂贵。对于大多数用户来说，购买具有高级安全功能（如数据加密）的设备可能有点矫枉过正，尤其是在价格高昂的情况下。但是，它们是高度敏感文件的绝佳选择。
How to Password Protect a USB Flash Drive
We’ve come at a
point when flash drives are not only portable, thеy’re alsо able to hold a lot
of data. That makes thеm ideal for professionals who are always on the go.
But before you
store valuable information in your USB drive, you should learn how to secure
it. This would prevent thieves from stealing the contents of your storage
device.
Here are some of the ways you can password-protect your flash drive.
Password
Protection with BitLocker
Note: BitLocker is available on
Windows 10 Pro and Windows 10 Enterprise.
The easiest way
to protect your files is to set a password for the entire flash drive. Windows
10 has a built-in feature that’s designed for this purpose called
BitLocker.
Connect your
flash drive to one of the USB ports on your computer. Open Windows Explorer (Windows + E) then right-click your USB drive.
Select Turn on BitLocker. At this
point, it will ask you to add and confirm your password. Once done, click Next.
On the next
screen, specify how you’d like to receive your recovery key. Set your
preference then click Next.
On the next
screen, select Encrypt Entire Drive
and move to the next page. Under Choose
Which Encryption Mode, select Compatible
Mode. Finally, hit Start Encrypting
to begin securing your flash drive.
Once done, head on
over to Windows Explorer. Check the icon for your USB flash drive. There should
now be a padlock on it to indicate that the content is secure. Double-clicking
on the icon will now prompt you to enter a password.
It is at this
point that you should remember your password.
Protect Individual Files
If you’re a
Windows 10 Pro or Enterprise user, then you can use BitLocker to secure
individual files. But Windows Home users aren’t so lucky. There are, however,
some workarounds to securing specific files in your USB drive.
MS
Office
If you’re using
Microsoft Office, you can use its built-in solution for protecting data. Open
the file you want to add a password to. Go to File > Info. Under Protect Document, select Encrypt with Password. Enter a password
and confirm it before clicking OK.
Now users would
need to enter a password before they can view the file.
WinZIP
This step would
require you to install WinZIP or similar compression software. A WinZIP file is
commonly used to compress folders. But this program (and others like it) have
an option that lets users add a password to encrypted files.
Compressing a
file and adding a password is a straightforward process. Right-click on the
file you want to be compressed, select Add to Archive, and turn on the option
to set a password.
Third-party
software
There are
third-party vendors who offer data encryption solutions to the mass market. You
do have to be careful when using one of these. Make sure you only download from
trusted sources and companies.
Bonus:
Hardware solutions
There are hardware-based solutions for those who are serious about encryption. Some have physical buttons you use to unlock the device. Others require software instead.
However, this type of USB can be expensive. Buying devices with advanced security features like data encryption may be overkill for most users, especially if they’re offered at a steep price point. However, they are an excellent choice for highly sensitive files.
