New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- Portable SSDs have become everyday tools. They move work files between offices, carry backups while travelling, and often store personal documents that should never fall into the wrong hands. Speed and compact size attract buyers first, but protection matters far more once data leaves a controlled environment.

A lost SSD is not a rare accident. It can slip out of a laptop bag, remain plugged into a shared system, or get borrowed without permission. Unlike cloud storage, portable drives do not rely on logins once connected. Without encryption, data becomes readable within seconds on almost any computer.

Encryption turns raw data into unreadable code. It ensures that files remain protected even if the device is stolen...