The ubiquitous USB flash drive comes in many designs and sizes, but data protection and encryption has not traditionally been a selling point, although we get the sense that is starting to change. With the need for data to be portable and secure, today we're looking at the Kingston 16GB DataTraveler Locker+ flash drive that features hardware-based encryption in a small and sleek package.

Do you worry about data protection? Do you need portability? If so, then read on to find out if this Kingston USB flash drive is the thing for you.

Thanks go to our friends at Kingston Technology for supplying the review sample.

Founded in 1987 with a single product offering, Kingston® Technology now offers more than 2,000 memory products that support nearly every device that uses memory, from computers, servers and printers to MP3 players, digital cameras and cell phones. In 2007, the company's sales exceeded $4.5 billion. With global headquarters in Fountain Valley, California, Kingston employs more than 4,500 people worldwide. Regarded as one of the “Best Companies to Work for in America” by Fortune magazine, Kingston’s tenets of respect, loyalty, flexibility and integrity create an exemplary corporate culture. Kingston believes that investing in its people is essential, and each employee is a vital part of Kingston’s success.