Hey Habr! We have great news for those who prefer to secure their data, which is stored not only on the internal drives of PCs and laptops, but also on removable media. The fact is that on July 20, our American colleagues from Kingston announced the release of three USB-drives supporting the USB 3.0 standard, with a capacity of 128 GB and an encryption function. To be more precise, we are talking about Kingston models. DataTraveler Locker+ G3Kingston DataTraveler vault privacy 3.0 and Kingston DataTraveler 4000 G2. Further in the text, we will talk in detail about each of the drives and tell you what they can do, in addition to ensuring security.
Kingston DataTraveler Locker+ G3: Unparalleled Protection
Флешка (available in 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, and now 128GB) secures personal data with hardware-based encryption and allows you to set a password to access your information for a double layer of protection. The drive is made in a durable metal case and is equipped with a convenient lapel to attach a USB flash drive to a bunch of keys (aka key fob). This way, the drive will always be with you (unless you are one of those who constantly lose the keys to your home and office, of course).
The last generation DataTraveler Locker+ G3 has proven to be one of the most reliable storage devices in the market. In addition, these drives do not require complex settings: one of the options allows you to set up data backup from a flash drive to Google cloud storage, OneDrive, Amazon Cloud or Dropbox. And this is actually a triple defense.
When you connect the Kingston DTLPG3 to your home PC and laptop, the drive will immediately prompt you to set an alphanumeric password, enter the necessary data for your own identification (what company you work for, etc.), and then press the OK button. After saving the settings, the flash drive will automatically become encrypted. Everything is simple and is done with just a couple of mouse clicks, without requiring the installation of additional crypto software.
And one more thing: if you left your flash drive at home, but you need instant access to the data stored on it, you can always access the backup on one of the cloud storages directly from your smartphone. Plus, this feature will help you quickly restore data from the cloud, even if you still manage to cause mechanical damage to the drive.
Speaking of damage! Please note that the manufacturer gives a 5-year warranty on its drive, which indicates the high reliability of the component base, and also offers free technical support for the entire warranty period, which further increases the confidence in the device.
Losing the drive is also not scary. The security system will not allow intruders or ordinary “mom hackers” to hack your flash drive by guessing passwords. After 10 failed input attempts, the DataTraveler Locker+ G3 will automatically format and destroy all data (however, they will remain in the cloud storage).
Kingston DataTraveler Vault Privacy 3.0: Business
Флешка (DTVP 3.0) provides a higher level of protection and is focused on the business segment: in particular, the drive supports 256-bit AES-XTS hardware encryption and is equipped with a durable aluminum case that protects the flash drive from physical impacts and a sealed cap to prevent moisture and dust on the USB connector. An interesting feature is also the support for Linux, and not just the common systems based on Windows and Mac.
As with the previous flash drive (Kingston DTLPG3), when using DataTraveler Vault Privacy 3.0, you just need to set a password and the drive will contain all the recorded data in complete security from outside intrusion. The anti-hacking function is similar here: 10 attempts to enter a password, after which the information on the flash drive is destroyed. Attackers will not be able to hack a flash drive using the “brute force” method from the word “absolutely”.
What else does a corporate flash drive offer us? First, it has a Drive Security utility on board that can be used to scan the internal capacity for security issues (such as malware or viruses). Secondly, access is provided in read-only mode, which allows you to avoid the potential risk of PC infection (that is, if there is a virus on the flash drive, it will not be able to inject malicious scripts on other PCs to which the drive is connected).
DataTraveler Vault Privacy 3.0 drives were previously available in 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB capacities, with a 128GB model added with the lineup update. Well..., coupled with AES encryption, Kingston DataTraveler Vault will allow you not to worry about possible leakage of valuable information, knowing that your data is protected by strong encryption
Kingston DataTraveler 4000 G2: Government Protection
In storage the emphasis is also on data protection, but here it is even more serious than that of Kingston DTVP 3.0. Together with the 128 GB capacity, the end user gets several levels of advanced protection, so it's a great deal. And if safety is a priority, it makes sense to consider the DataTraveler 4000 G2 as a purchase. The device is made in a durable stainless steel case, has a sealed cap and, like the above products, offers 256-bit AES-XTS hardware encryption for reliable protection of information on flash memory.
In addition, the flash drive is FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Validation certified (the security standard for drives used by the US government). Also, the drive has protection against unauthorized access (if the password is entered incorrectly more than 10 times, the data is deleted), read-only access mode (to avoid infecting computers) and the ability to centrally manage the drive at the corporate level (remote password setting and changing device policy and etc.). It should be noted that the utility for remote management and configuration of drives is not included in the software package and must be purchased separately. However, for any company, this is quite an acceptable cost.
Test results coming soon
And most importantly, new flash drives are already on their way to our specialists, who will conduct total testing of samples and talk in more detail about what data transfer speeds users can expect and how encryption algorithms are implemented. By this time, Kingston DataTraveler Locker+ G3, Kingston DataTraveler Vault Privacy 3.0 and Kingston DataTraveler 4000 G2 will just become available for sale worldwide.
For more information about Kingston Technology products, please visit company.
Source: habr.com