13 of the Toughest, Most Secure Gadgets You Can Buy

We’re living in a crazy world my friends. Do you think you have what it takes to be tough? Well, at least your gadgets can be.

Not only that, but our possessions have spanned beyond the physical and into the digital. That’s just one more thing to add to our plate. To many, applying security to the many facets of our lives is sometimes a tedious chore, and so the average consumer turns a blind eye to their security needs for themselves and their valuable data.

So why not check out these tough and secure gadgets that’ll strengthen your style and won’t bore you to death.

ioSafe Solo External Hard Drive
Whoa. This is a truly incredible product. It is a fully fireproof and waterproof version of your typical external hard drive. They are available at capacities from 500 MB to 1.5 TB. Another form of security comes is the hole on the back. No, there isn’t a hole in the product, but actually a hole drilled in a metal tab, and it is a way to padlock the 15-pound hard drive enclosure to anything you see fit. On top of that, the ioSafe company has Disaster Recovery Service, which is free w/ purchase and it includes every effort possible to retrieve your hard drive and replace its enclosure in case of a water/fire disaster. That kind of data protection deserves an extraordinary applause. Check out a video of its incredibleness.
IronKey Personal USB DriveThe IronKey Personal drive will automatically encrypt all of your personal data and comes in a stylish brushed metal casing, definitely designed to impress just about anyone. And if you thought data encryption wasn’t enough, the epoxy-filled casing makes it waterproof and impossible for a hacker to extract the chip. Okay, Inspector Gadget, did I mention it can also self-destruct?!Not only has the IronKey company worked hard to keep your mobile data confidential, but it also promotes your online security by including a safer option for web surfing: a “hardened” version of Firefox, Password Manager, and online anonymity through the Tor network. This device is chock full of features, and even at the higher end of the pricing spectrum ($199 for 8GB), it provides a great value for those who know the meaning of data security.
Data Locker
Portable drives have the tendency to get lost easily. That’s the price of going portable, but it doesn’t have to cost you your privacy. Even if this unique drive were to fall into the wrong hands, those fingers would have to guess your personal PIN, up to 18 digits! The removable rubber fitting protects the drive from physical impact, too.
Rugged Notebooks RNB Series

Fully- and Semi-Rugged laptops are available at RuggedNotebooks.com, as well as rugged handhelds and tablets. The RNB 230 Max is their flagship model, offering “superior performance, quality and expandability.” With a shock-mounted, hardware-encrypted hard drive, fingerprint and smartcard reader, and metal alloy chassis, this is one tough, reliable piece of equipment that won’t let you down.
Acer TravelMate 4730
If you are looking for a rugged laptop that doesn’t look too weird to use every day, then this is the laptop for you. The TravelMate 4730 has a chasis made from magnesium alloy, and it is extremely sturdy. It features Acer’s DASP (anti shock protection) and it can function fine even after liquid is spilled directly on it. The TravelMate was the winner of the CRN Tough Notebook Challenge, beating out many of it’s competitors.
Sectera Edge
This smartphone was offered to President Obama as an alternative to giving up his smartphone altogether (a Blackberry). The Sectera Edge functions like a Blackberry, but at the push of a button you are operating in an impenetrable classified mode. Expect military-grade encryption and a hefty $3,350.00 price tag, and good luck getting your hands on one if you aren’t on the military’s Who’s Who list (at least for now).
SentrySafe Fireproof Databox
Having a safe at home is always a good idea, but this safe goes a step further. First off, it is indeed a fireproof, waterproof, and all around intrusion-proof home security safe. Aside from its rough’n'tough features, there is a hidden gem. A USB port??? Why would you need a… ahh!! You can keep your delicate computer backup drive safe in the confines of this tough guy, and still update the drive while its in the safe. Smart! Of course, you can use it to keep other USB devices updated (or charged up for emergencies). Protect your backups, and your other valuables, from the elements with this trusty safe.
CMS Automatic Backup System Plus

This portable hard drive takes the cake for offering both fanatical data security and a rugged yet sleek case. This drive will take a beating at home and at work and on the road, all while sporting continuous 256-bit full disk encryption and their patented BounceBack backup software. All of this is reasonably priced at around $169.
Secure Mail Vault
It is a mailbox made like a $300 brick. Kind of funky looking, but vandals and thieves won’t be laughing. It is made of some really tough steel, and engineered to be quite tamperproof, as it doesn’t expose any screws or penetrable seams. And I sure wouldn’t worry about my mail knowing that access to the box’s contents can only be granted to those who possess the mighty PIN assigned to them through its programmable number pad. This will definitely keep your snail mail secure and safe from harm.
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
If you’re looking for a camera that’ll take beautiful pics and won’t freeze, shatter, or crack in your back pocket, I’d say this camera is up to the challenge. It’s rated freezeproof to temperatures as low as 14 degrees Farenheit, shockproof at up to a 6.6 foot drop, waterproof to up to 33 feet, and crushproof up to 220 pounds.This Olypmus point-and-shoot has all the advanced features you would need in a rugged exterior. No matter where you take it, you’ll know that your photos are securely bundled up within this indestructable camera.
BioCase Suitcase
The most annoying and embarrassing experiences in this world has to be airport security. Last time, I got to have my suitcase flung open, and the people in line behind me caught a generous glimpse of my purple unicorn boxers. They gave everyone a first class view of my underwear. Thanks to the BioCase, only I have access to my underwear. Seriously though , the BioCase is unique because it opens only after the rightful owner swipes their fingerprint across the biometric reader. Should also mention that it is a rollaround made of virtually indestructable material. Cool, huh? I never thought luggage would get to this point, but I’m glad it has. Take that, airport security! Actually, they’ll still make you open your luggage at the airport anyway. I’ll just have to remember to stick to stripes and polkadots.
Xaos Gamma Encrypting Cell Phone
Finally, my spy kit is complete! This is the kind of cell phone you’ve seen in Mission Impossible style movies. Your conversation on the Xaos Gamma cell phone is encrypted and rendered impossible for eavesdropping sneaks to listen in, granted that the person you’re speaking with is also using a Xaos Gamma (or another SYLAN system phone). Operable over GSM networks, independent of telecom provider.

[ Via EngadgetMobile ]
Panasonic i-Pro Vandal-Proof Networked Security Camera

This device makes the list for being such a great device for home or business security. It offers an exterior that will withstand anything the outdoors can bring, from mother nature’s elements to…a baseball bat! Yes, it is designed to make it through some fierce physical attacks, and it will record some superior-quality video of the perpetrator in action. Since it is network-based, you could even stream the video to just about anywhere.

[ Via SecurityInfoWatch ]