As a more affordable alternative, it is possible to use free software solutions to encrypt your data, such as TrueCrypt, which can encrypt a . There are also other available, as well.

Still, it will be interesting to see how much Toshiba will charge for its MKxx61GSYG disks when they become available later this year. While they will likely be very expensive, Toshiba could still price them so that they could become within reach of small businesses that need that extra data protection.

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