Unable to use encrypted USB stick

my computer does not recognise my encryped USB stick, and therefore will not open it. A problem as I have to use an encryped stick for work. It comes up with 'no default application specified'

What model of stick is this? Did you check the manufacturer's website for any Mac-specific software that may need to be installed to decrypt it?

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