Kingston IronKey D500S Benefits

The Best in Class Kingston IronKey D500S, a hardware encrypted USB flash drive offering military-grade protection for sensitive data in transit, was introduced today by a flash memory subsidiary of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a global leader in memory products and technology solutions.

With recent NIST additions mandating secure microprocessor upgrades for greater security and attack safeguards for usage by the government and military, the D500S is FIPS 140-3 Level 3 certified. The drive self-tests as it boots up, and it has voltage and temperature protection to turn off automatically when a certain threshold is reached.

The tough zinc housing of the D500S shields internal components from penetrating assaults and is waterproof, dustproof, shock and vibration resistant to military standards, crush-resistant, and epoxy-filled.

Users may take control of their data by using the Multi Password option with Complex or Passphrase mode, which makes it simpler to remember the password needed to open the tight protection. If a user forgets their password, the administrator may reset it and activate a One Time Recovery password to regain access.

To protect the drive against infection on untrusted systems, both the admin and the user may create a session-based read-only mode, and the admin can also set a global read-only mode that lasts until it is reset. A Crypto Erase password may be entered by the administrator to protect data from falling into the wrong hands. This password will erase the data and reset the disk to block unauthorized access in risky circumstances.

The Kingston IronKey D500S comes with great features like XTS-AES 256-bit encryption, protection from Brute Force and BadUSB attacks with digitally signed firmware, Virtual Keyboard4 for keylogger and screenlogger protection, and the first dual-partition option in the industry.

A Hidden File Store that may be used to supply files to the User partition as necessary is supported by the two custom-sized secure partitions that Admin can construct for Admin and User. The Hidden File Stores keep data private and hidden until properly accessible while using untrusted computers or sharing the disk.

“More functions are available on the top-tier D500S with FIPS 140-3 Level 3 than on any other drive in its class. For larger businesses and governments, the IronKey D500S provides an upgrade to the IronKey D300S with cutting-edge security, creating a full security solution for high-value data protection, according to Oscar Escayola Kaloudis.

EMEA Flash Business Manager and Sales Manager DACH, Middle East and Africa, Greece, and Israel for Kingston, EMEA. With the strictest military-grade security for compliance with data encryption laws and regulations including SOC, NIS, FISMA, GDPR, PIPEDA, HIPAA, HITECH, GLBA, SOX, and CCPA, IronKey has become a crucial pillar in achieving Data Loss Protection (DLP) best practices.

D500S has a wide range of customization possibilities. Fast dual channel performance, sizes up to 512GB, 5-year guarantee, and free technical support are all available. There is also a managed D500SM model for businesses and a managed custom drive that is optional.

Kingston IronKey D500S/SM

Features and Specifications for the Kingston IronKey D500S/SM

Military-Grade Hardware-Encrypted USB Drive: XTS-AES 256-bit encryption with secure microprocessor updates for more security, certified to FIPS 140-3 Level 3. built-in defenses against Brute Force and BadUSB attacks. New drives have self-testing at bootup, thermal and voltage protection, and automatic drive shutdown when specified thresholds are reached.

Enable the admin, user, and one-time recovery passwords in the multi-password option for data recovery. If a user forgets their password, the administrator may activate a One-Time Recovery password and reset the user’s password, restoring the user’s access to the data.

Decide whether to use the Complex or Passphrase modes. Passphrases may range in length from 10 to 128 characters and can be whole sentences or a group of words that only you can recall. Typos are minimized by using the Eye symbol for all typed passwords.

For the first time in the industry, administrators may construct two custom-sized Dual Hidden Partitions for administrators and users for a hidden file store to protect sensitive data and keep it hidden until it is properly accessed. When disk sharing is necessary or on untrustworthy computers, dual hidden partitions may offer an extra layer of protection.

The Crypto-Erase password will erase encryption keys, permanently destroy all data, and reset the disk under compromised circumstances.

Rugged Casing Built to IronKey’s Toughest Standards: Zinc casing that is physically tamper-resistant, waterproof, dustproof, crush-resistant, and epoxy-filled.

Enable, disable, and change drive features and the profile. Co-logo.

Global and Session Read-Only Modes: To guard the drive from viruses on untrusted computers, the administrator and user may both specify a session-based read-only mode. A Global Read-Only mode that places the disk in Read-Only mode until reset may also be established by the administrator.

The USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface

8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB are the capacities.

Adapter: Type-A
USB 3.2 Gen 1 speed7
190MB/s read, 240MB/s write, 8GB to 128GB Write
240MB/s read, 170MB/s write for 256GB
310MB/s read, 250MB/s write for 512B
USB 2.0 30MB/s read, 20MB/s write for 8GB and 512GB

Size: 77.9 mm by 21.9 mm by 12.0 mm

Waterproof8: Achieved IP67 certification

Operating range: 0 to 50 degrees Celsius

Storage Range: -20 to 85 degrees Celsius
USB 3.0, USB 3.1, and USB 3.2 Gen 1 are compatible.

Options for Customization:
Enable, disable, and change drive features and profile with the D500S. Co-logo.
Change the drive profile for D500SM. Co-logo. Managed version that is optional.
Warranty/Support:

D500S: Free technical assistance and a five-year guarantee

D500SM: free technical assistance and a two-year guarantee

Compatible with: Linux 9 Kernel 4.4+, Windows 11, 10, macOS 10.15.x – 13.x

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