It can still be a convenient way to transfer files in many situations. Floppies have long since gone – but disc drives, USB sticks, and DVDs haven’t.
Flash drives are still considered slick and convenient in many situations. External hard drives can hold large amounts of data and be very portable.
SD cards and tiny SIM cards can also be used to keep and transport data. Some businesses even use laptops and phones as portable data devices.
If you are unsure of the wi-fi or internet access in a new location these data boxes may be the simplest option for moving some material between computers.
And note that most software systems still use the symbol of a disc as a graphic icon. It demonstrates that the use of removable media is still ingrained in many business systems.
But experts warn that ANY use of removable media poses a big risk to company data. Hackers, thieves, and rivals can use the vulnerability of these devices to their own benefit – and to your detriment.
The risks of removable media
