Taking ahead its legacy of providing best in class portable storage solutions, Kingston Technology, a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, today announced the release the latest product in its encrypted lineup, IronKey Vault Privacy 50 (VP50), perfect for enterprise users and content creators looking for data security. Kingston also expanded its DataTraveler® range by adding Kingston DataTraveler® microDuo™ 3C (DTDUO3CG3) and DataTraveler® Micro (DTMC3G2) USB Flash Drives, to provide mainstream users additional storage for their important files and memories.
Hardware-encrypted Storage Product for Data Security and Protection
The new encrypted USB drive, IronKey Vault Privacy 50 (VP50) comes with FIPS 197 certification and AES 256-bit hardware-encryption in XTS mode for data security. VP50 supports Admin, User, and One-Time Recovery passwords with Complex or Passphrase modes, and this multi-password option enhances the ability to recover access to data on the drive should one of the passwords be forgotten. The new passphrase mode gives users the ability to have a numeric PIN, sentence, list of words, or even lyrics from 10 to 64 characters long that’s unique, yet memorable to them.
Admin can also enable a User and a One-Time Recovery password or reset the User password to restore data access. In addition, VP50 protects against Brute Force attacks by locking out User or One-Time Recovery passwords upon 10 invalid entries in a row and crypto-erases the drive if the Admin password is entered incorrectly 10 times in a row. So, while data is lost, there’s no fear of a breach.
VP50 also protects against potential malware on untrusted systems, by both Admin and User setting Read-Only mode to write-protect the drive; additionally, the built-in virtual keyboard shields passwords from keyloggers or screen-loggers. Organizations can customize and configure VP50 with a Product ID (PID) for integration with standard Endpoint Management software to meet corporate IT and cybersecurity requirement through Kingston’s Customization Program. Small and Medium Businesses can take advantage of the Admin role to locally manage their drives, e.g. use Admin to configure or reset employee User or One-Time Recovery passwords, recover data access on locked drives, and comply with laws and regulations when forensics are required. VP50 is encrypted storage under the user’s physical control, making it superior to using the internet and Cloud services to safeguard important data.
New DataTraveler® USB Drives for Enhanced Data Storage Mobility
For mobile workers with various devices on hand, DataTraveler® microDuo™ 3C (DTDUO3CG3) offers dual interface that works with both newer USB Type-C®2 and traditional USB Type-A ports, while providing up to 256GB3 of extra storage. The eye-catching form factor offers convenient plug and play connectivity, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 speeds of up to 200MB/s read4, allowing users to transfer files quickly between their smart phones, tablets, and computers. Whether it is for on-the-go (OTG5) work, travel or just out capturing the moments, the DT microDuo 3C is the perfect compact companion to backup and store more.
For those looking for a sleek and modern device to store and move their files, DataTraveler® Micro (DTMC3G2) is an ultra-small and lightweight USB drive, designed for convenient plug-and-stay storage that’s compatible with computers, printers, gaming consoles and more. It delivers USB 3.2 Gen 1 speeds up to 200MB/s read6 and up to 256GB3 capacities to quickly transfer and store large files such as movies, music, games and photos. DT Micro incorporates a low-profile design with premium metal casing and built-in key loop to leave in USB ports without interference.
“As more and more people continue to work from home and outside of company firewalls, we want to provide products of user-friendly military-grade security for our customers as well as small and medium businesses to complement our existing encrypted solutions,” said Kingston. “We also want to empower our users with increased data storage mobility, and we believe the two new DataTraveler USB drives will give ease of carrying important data and memories anytime, anywhere.”
Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 50 is available in capacities from 8GB – 256GB and is backed by a limited five-year warranty and is supported with free technical support and legendary Kingston reliability. Kingston DataTraveler® microDuo™ 3C and DataTraveler® Micro USB drives are backed by a limited five-year warranty, with free technical support and legendary Kingston reliability.
Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 50 Features and Specifications:
- Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1
- Capacities3: 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB, 256GB
- Connector: Type-A
- Speed4:
USB 3.2 Gen 1
8GB – 128GB: 250MB/s read, 180MB/s write
256GB: 230MB/s read, 150MB/s write
USB 2.0
8GB – 256GB: 30MB/s read, 20MB/s write
- Dimensions: 77.9 mm x 21.9 mm x 12.0 mm
- Waterproof8: Up to 4 ft; IEC 60529 IPX8
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 60°C
- Storage Temperature: -20°C to 85°C
- Compatibility: USB 3.0/USB 3.1/USB 3.2 Gen 1
- Warrant/Support: Limited 5-year warranty, free technical support
- Compatible with: Windows® 11, 10, 8.1, macOS® (v. 10.14.x – 12.x.x)
DataTraveler® microDuo™ 3C Specifications:
- Capacities3: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB
- Speed4: USB 3.2 Gen 1
- Dimensions: 29.94 mm x 16.60 mm x 8.44 mm
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 60°C
- Storage Temperature: -20°C to 85°C
- Warrant/Support: 5-year warranty, free technical support
- Compatible with: Windows® 11, 10, 8.1, macOS® (v.10.14.x +), Linux (v.2.6.x +), Chrome OS™
DataTraveler® Micro Specifications:
- Capacities3: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB
- Speed4: USB 3.2 Gen 1, 200MB/s Read
- Dimensions: 24.95 mm x 12.2 mm x 4.5 mm
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 60°C
- Storage Temperature: -20°C to 85°C
- Warrant/Support: 5-year warranty, free technical support
- Compatible with: Windows® 11, 10, 8.1, macOS® (v.10.14.x +), Linux (v.2.6.x +), Chrome OS™
