Kanguru Defender 3000 1TB USB 3.0 Encrypted Flash Drive Achieves FIPS 140-2 Level 3

Kanguru, an iStorage Group company, announces the release of a 1TB high-capacity Defender 3000 USB 3.0 flash drive, an advanced, managed, hardware encrypted USB flash drive.

Featuring cutting-edge security and remote management capabilities, this device has achieved FIPS 140-2, Level 3 Certification, meeting the most stringent requirements for military, government, and enterprise data protection.

“Security, convenience, and manageability are the pillars of the Defender 3000,” says Nate Cote, chief growth officer and MD, Kanguru. “As the world’s only remotely manageable, hardware-encrypted flash drive with FIPS 140-2, Level 3 Certification, this groundbreaking 1TB device delivers exceptional storage capacity to meet growing demands, all within a compact design that offers the highest levels of data protection.”

Trusted by government and public sector organizations for nearly a decade, the Defender 3000 delivers unparalleled military-grade security with FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certification, hardware-based AES 256-bit encryption, brute-force-resistant physical design, and advanced remote management capabilities.  Now featuring a 1TB capacity, the Defender 3000 offers a combination of high security along with large-scale portable storage.

Key features of Defender 3000 include:

• 1TB Capacity: Ideal for storing large volumes of sensitive data.
• FIPS 140-2, Level 3 Certification: Certified for military-grade security and compliance.
• Hardware-Based AES 256-Bit Encryption: Ensures the highest level of data protection.
• Brute Force / Tamper-Resistant Design: Protects against physical and cyber threats.
• Remote Management Capability: Seamlessly manage devices and activities from anywhere with Kanguru Remote Management Console (KRMC) features such as:
  • File audit, granular device and data activity
  • Full SIEM integration for security oversight
  • Disable and delete lost or stolen devices
  • Support autonomous user password and device recovery in a secure manner which reduces helpdesk interaction

The Defender 3000 is for government agencies, healthcare organizations, financial institutions, and enterprises that require secure, portable data solutions. With its advanced features and FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Certification, organizations can ensure compliance with regulatory standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA.

In September 2024, iStorage, provider in PIN protected, hardware encrypted drives, acquired Kanguru. Together the 2 companies have become a data security powerhouse for delivering top-of-the-line data protection and duplication devices.