Dr. Keen

Dr. Keen
Cyber Defender & Diagnostics Lab Technician

Dr. Keen is in charge of Diagnostics and has the equipment and knowledge to fix most computer related problems.

Abandoned by her computer hacker parents when she was a child, Dr. Keen focuses on helping others overcome the attacks of cyber criminals just like her parents.

Favorite Quote:

You can't direct the wind but you can adjust the sails
- Anonymous

Favorite Food:

French fries

Interests:

Inventing, watercolor, playing fetch with Scout

Scout

Scout
Cyber Defender & Dr. Keen's robot assistant

Scout is in charge of keeping the Cyber Defense Force's security measures up-to-date. His computer brain carries fixes to most security and computer problems that can be administered at any time.

Scout is always eager to help make Cyberspace a safe and fun place.

Favorite Food:

Memory chips

Interests:

Fixing computers, making antidotes for malware, playing fetch

November 16 2009

How Computers Work: USB Flash Drives

Also known as a thumb drive, the USB flash drive is a great way to transfer information from one computer to another. It's particularly helpful when the files you're trying to move are too big to email. Essentially, a USB drive is nothing more than a memory card that works with a USB port. As useful as they are, USB drives also have a hidden danger.

Imagine if you put really important information on a USB drive and lost it while you were out walking around. Anyone who picked it up would have access to all your important information! Luckily, there are several free programs out there that let you encrypt the data on your USB drive so this sort of thing won't happen. Remember, Cadets, every piece of technology has its ups and downs!

posted by Dr. Keen
topic: How Computers Work