- Buffalo’s RUF3-KEV offers built-in endpoint protection
- This is an effective description of an antivirus as used in businesses
- USB drives have historically been used to infect host PCs
Buffalo introduced a new USB flash drive, the RUF3-KEV (via PC Watch, originally in Japanese), designed to provide physical security against malware and virus infections.
The USB 3.2 Gen 1 drive comes with built-in endpoint protection, the “DiXiM Security Endpoint”, a security service that continuously monitors files saved or updated on the USB drive for any signs of infection .
Added to this is a real-time antivirus function which automatically isolates and deletes infected files when detected, and a “heuristic function” which identifies potentially malicious programs by analyzing their behavior.
Buffalo RUF3-KEV Security Mechanism and Pricing
Although less eye-catching, the RUF3-KEV also supports password authentication, preventing unauthorized access.
Given the potential dangers of its compact design (measuring just 19.8 x 10 x 68 mm and weighing approximately 11 grams), the drive uses a capless design and supports an “auto-return mechanism” that automatically retracts the connector when the USB drive is removed from the computer, providing protection against dust and physical damage.
The reader series will include three models of modest capacity; 64 GB, 32 GB and 16 GB. Prices have currently only been announced in yen, but each model will cost 10,000 yen, 8,300 yen and 6,600 yen each.
