4-8GB Kingston DataTraveler 2000 Encrypted USB With Alphanumeric Keypad Access

Kingston Digital Europe Co LLP, an affiliate of Kingston Technology company Inc., has added 4GB and 8GB capacity sizes to its family of DataTraveler 2000 encrypted USB flash drives.

The smaller capacities join the existing 16, 32 and 64GB models, and are all FIPS-197 certified. All DataTraveler 2000 drives offer 256-bit AES hardware-based encryption and PIN protection with access through an onboard alphanumeric keypad.

DataTraveler 2000 drives are designed for global security IT professionals, SMBs and corporate end users who require data protection. As the drives are OS independent (compatible with any device with a USB 2.0 or USB 3.1 Gen 1 (USB 3.0) port, they are deployable in work environments where multiple devices and OSs are in use. Each drive is protected with 256-bit AES hardware-based encryption and no software or hardware drivers are needed.

“Lower capacity drives limit the amount of data that can be copied off a network, making it more difficult for large amounts of sensitive data to be transferred to unauthorized parties in the event the drive gets lost or falls into the wrong hands,” said Valentina Vitolo, manager, flash business, Kingston. “Since most data leaks are the result of employees or others who have authorized access to an organization’s network, the less data that can be copied, the less that can be leaked.“

DataTraveler 2000 features an alphanumeric keypad which allows users to lock the drive with a word or number combination for PIN protection. A full-drive reset (whereby the existing data is deleted and a new password is required) occurs after ten invalid login attempts to lessen a brute force intrusion. For additional security, an auto-lock feature is activated when the drive is removed from the host device if not properly shut down before ejection.

With the addition of four and 8GB capacity sizes to the DataTraveler 2000 line, the company has a range of solutions designed for high levels of government use to enterprises and organizations of all sizes:

• IronKey S1000 – A security encrypted USB flash drive – is designed to meet the strictest standards and most demanding data-protection needs of sensitive military, government and enterprise information. Capacities: 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128GB

• IronKey D300 (standard or managed) – Includes an advanced level of encryption and tamper-evident security that builds on the features that made IronKey respected in safeguarding sensitive information. Capacities: 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128GB

• DataTraveler 4000G2 (standard or managed) – Offers business-grade security to safeguard 100% of confidential data. Capacities: 4, 8, 16, 32, 64GB

• DataTraveler Vault Privacy (standard or managed) – provides business-grade security, protecting 100% of data stored; also available with optional anti-virus. Capacities: 4, 8, 16, 32, 64GB