Protect sources and research material
Store sensitive information in a structured and protected manner – without leaving yourself open to unnecessary attacks.
- Notes, documents and collection of receipts organised
- Contact information and processes can be secured separately
- Less risk from scattered files and devices
Access only according to clear rules
Regulate responsibilities and access without allowing content to circulate unchecked.
- Access based on roles/needs instead of “sharing via chat”
- Critical areas can be secured separately
- Organise handovers in a traceable manner
Emergency & Continuity
If something happens, the investigation remains operational – with a regulated handover.
- Emergency access (“break glass”) can be defined
- Handover plan for ongoing dossiers
- Deputy for deadlines and publications
Control is key in investigative work: what is where, who has access – and how is the handover handled in an emergency? StickSafe keeps research materials offline and encrypted so that sources, dossiers and access details are not “lying around” in cloud accounts or scattered tools. This allows you to remain operational – even when under time pressure, in the event of device loss or team changes.
StickSafe protects your most important research content like a Swiss bank vault – offline and encrypted.
- Research files (documents, evidence, timelines, notes)
- Access (accounts, portals, tools – stored in a structured manner)
- Emergency and handover information (contacts, procedures, deadlines)
- Create dossiers by topic/case/status (research, verified, published).
- Store receipts, notes, links and documents in a central location instead of scattering them across chats and tools.
- Clear labelling & organisation: find things faster, fewer mistakes when you’re stressed.
- Document accounts/portals/tools in a structured manner (login, 2FA notes, responsibility).
- Record recurring processes: checklists, deadlines, contact persons.
- Use a password generator: strong, unique, without online dependency.
- Define responsibilities: who is authorised to do what (editor-in-chief, solicitor, confidant).
- Lock logic in an emergency: automatic lock after failed attempts, unlocking only possible with PUK.
- Readme/emergency notice: documents who keeps the PUK and how it is handed over.
Back up your research files, access details and emergency information offline and encrypted – without having to use the cloud. With a clear structure and defined emergency process, your work remains under control even in the event of failure or handover. Set up StickSafe now and get started right away.
FAQ:
What happens if the stick is lost or stolen?
Without the master password/PUK, the contents remain unreadable.
Do I need internet or cloud services?
No. StickSafe works offline.
Can I securely transfer content to a trusted person?
Yes. You define a clear process (e.g. PUK for solicitor/editorial team/trusted person).
How can I prevent improvisation in an emergency (time pressure/team change)?
Through structure (dossiers, checklists) and emergency rules (roles, handover, PUK).
Is this also suitable for multiple roles/teams?
Yes. You can clearly document responsibilities and manage access in an orderly manner.
How can passwords be created and managed securely?
With the integrated password manager and generator: strong, unique, offline.
What happens if someone enters the wrong master password multiple times?
After a defined number of failed attempts, the device will be locked; it can only be unlocked using the PUK.
Can I file sensitive research documents (receipts, notes) in a structured manner?
Yes. Dossiers can be clearly structured so that content can be found quickly and remains consistent.