Kingston Digital has released the DataTraveler 5000 USB Flash drive. The DataTraveler 5000 is FIPS 140-2 Level 2 certified with Level 3 pending and features 256-bit AES hardware-based encryption. It uses XTS cipher mode and also uses elliptic curve cryptography (ECC) algorithms to meet Suite B standards approved by the U.S. government.
“The DataTraveler 5000 delivers unsurpassed levels of security and encryption to government and enterprise customers,” said Nathan Su, Flash Memory Sales Director, APAC Region, Kingston. “This portable data solution represents state-of-the-art data protection while providing end-users with the simplicity of plug and play.”
The DataTraveler 5000 utilizes patented Secured by SPYRUS technology which supports hardware-based 256-bit AES-XTS and Suite B cryptography, including ECC. Suite B algorithms were specifically selected and approved by the U.S. Government and the Department of Defense for use in multinational data sharing environments, including both classified and unclassified applications. XTS-AES mode is a cipher mode for encryption that is much stronger than CBC, ECB and other modes.
The DataTraveler 5000 is available in 2-, 4-, 8- and 16-GB capacities. It will also be available with an onboard Malware scanning application via Kingston’s extensive customization programme.
