7 Ways to Secure Sensitive Data on a USB Flash Drive | UpGuard

This guidance document warns that USB flash drives pose significant security risks for sensitive data and defines sensitive data and storage requirements; it then provides seven concise recommendations—use hardware-encrypted USBs or encryption software, maintain backups, delete data after use, use antivirus, keep software updated, and prefer alternative (cloud) storage while performing due diligence on third-party providers.