Kingston Digital Europe Co LLP, the flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., today announced that its award-winning Kingston IronKey™ D500S USB flash drive has achieved NIST FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validation, making it the world’s first and only hardware-encrypted drive to meet this standard with a fully TAA-compliant and trusted supply chain.
Designed and assembled in California, USA, the IronKey D500S was engineered to exceed industry expectations. Beyond its XTS-AES 256-bit encryption and FIPS 140-3 Level 3 certification, the drive ensures full compliance with TAA and CMMC standards through meticulous sourcing and secure assembly of all critical components.
Key features include:
- Secure Microprocessor with digitally signed firmware
- Multi-password authentication and customizable feature settings
- Dual-partition capability with Hidden File Store
- Rugged zinc casing with MIL-STD-810F and IP67 certification
- Crypto-Erase and Global Read-Only mode for advanced data protection
- Matching internal/external serial numbers for asset tracking
“All critical components are sourced from trusted suppliers and assembled under strict supervision in Kingston’s secure U.S. facility,” said Oscar Escayola Kaloudis, EMEA Flash Business Manager.
