Using Your Defender Flash Drive on Linux

Using Your Defender Flash Drive on Linux

When using a Linux compatible Defender device on a computer running an Ubuntu operating system, there are two ways to access the secure partition.  The first method is through the Kanguru Defender Manager (KDM) GUI application, which comes pre-loaded on the drive. The second method is through command line entered via a terminal interface. 

Note: If the Linux system you are using is customized, please contact your system administrator prior to attempting these steps.

Method 1: KDM GUI

This method is required on any Linux Ubuntu system if the device is being remotely managed by KRMC Cloud or Enterprise.

1. Plug in your Defender device and click on the DVD icon that appears in the launcher.

 

2. The Defender’s CD-ROM partition appears. Double click on the KDM application file to launch it. The name of the application varies depending on model. As shown in the example below, the KDM application for the Defender 3000 is called “KDM3000”.

  

3. The KDM login window appears. Enter your password and then click the Login button.

  

4. Once your password has been verified by the device, the Defender’s secure partitions accessible.

  

5. A window appears, providing the same KDM settings and options that are available on Windows or Mac systems. When you have finished using the device, click on the Unmount Kanguru Defender button to safely eject the device before unplugging it.

 

Method 2: Terminal Based Access

This method allows you to gain access to the device’s secure partition through the system terminal interface. This method only works if a device password has already been set and the device is not being remotely managed by KRMC Cloud or Enterprise.

 1. Plug in your Defender device and wait for the DVD icon to appear in the launcher.

2. Click on the Dash in the launcher and search for “terminal”.

3. Click on the Terminal application.A terminal window

4. Within the terminal, navigate to the CD-ROM mount point by entering:

cd /media/<user name>/<device name>

Note: <User name> and <device name> are the name of your computer and device respectively. <User name> and <device name> are case sensitive. You can view the actual mount point by hovering the mouse cursor over the device name in File Browser.  Additionally, if your Linux system has been customized you be presented with alternative mount points.  In this case, contact your system administrator for assistance.

5. Enumerate the Defender device by entering:

•     For 32-bit Ubuntu

             ./kdmcli32 -e

•   For 64-bit Ubuntu

           ./kdmcli64 -e

6. After the device has been enumerated, you can login to access the secure partition. Log into the device by entering:

•    For 32-bit Ubuntu

            ./kdmcli32 -u -p=<device password> <mount point>

•    For 64-bit Ubuntu

           ./kdmcli64 -u -p=<device password> <mount point>

In the example below <device password> is “CLITest1”. <Mount point> is the same mount point from step 4.

7. When the command is accepted, the Defender’s secure partition is accessible.

8. When you have finished using the device, you will need to safely unmount the secure partition before unplugging it. This can be accomplished by entering the following command:

•     For 32-bit Ubuntu

    ./kdmcli32 -l <mount point>

•     For 64-bit Ubuntu

            ./kdmcli64 -l <mount point>