Secure Digital Chips (SD Chips)

SD chips are commonly used in our technological devices. They are smaller, more versatile, and sometimes even can hold more memory than flash drives.

It was brought to my attention the other day that SD actually stands for secure digital. Which led me to question, does secure digital mean it is secure and encrypted?
As I search for the answer to this question I can upon several useful and informative links.

How SD chips came about:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secure_Digital_card

Additionally, I came upon an EBay link in which informs consumers how to avoid counterfeit SD chips.

http://reviews.ebay.com/FAKE-SanDisk-Ultra-Secure-Digital-Cards-Exposed_W0QQugidZ10000000001254879

I hope this information is useful. If anyone can answer my question about how secure SD chips are, let me know.

Preparation

"It is better to be safe than sorry"

Preparation is key.
The government promotes even promotes it.
We know they typically don't promote anything unless they are really serious about it.

Here are some sites that may interest you:

Homeland security preparation site:
http://www.ready.gov/

Preparation for Texans site:
http://www.texasprepares.org/ReadyOrNot/Client/Home.aspx

Homeland security site for Texas. ( I could not believe this exists.)
http://www.texashomelandsecurity.com/

I feel even though this is a Texas site, it is useful (obviously apply to where appropriate.)
http://www.readysouthtexas.gov/kit.asp

It is important to know who has the authority to call for emergency procedures in your area. One big problem with Rita and Texas was the confusion of who could call evacuation plans.

Preparation is not for just one geographic area. It is for everyone. Even if it seems like nothing will happen, look at history. It is a matter of time. Do not take lack of events as a reason to prepare.

Best wishes and stay well.