Kingston DataTraveler BlackBox Ultra Secure USB Flash Drive Keeps Your Data Safe [Encrypted Portable Storage]

Kingston have unveiled their new DataTraveler BlackBox ultra secure USB flash drive which has been designed to offer the maximum in data protection with 256-bit, hardware-based AES encryption paired with password protection and device lock down functionality serving to deny brute force attacks.

Sporting a titanium-coated, stainless steel casing, Kingston’s FIPS 140-2 Level 2 certified DataTraveler BlackBox ultra secure USB flash drive is waterproof to up to 4ft and, thanks to relying on integrated hardware based security comes without the need to install software or set up admin rights prior to use.

Kingston DataTraveler BlackBox Features:

• Full Privacy – 100 percent of stored data is protected by 256-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) hardware-based encryption
• Fast – data transfer rates of up to 24 MB/sec. read and up to 20 MB/sec. write*
• Secure – drive locks down and reformats after 10 intrusion attempts
• Enforced complex password protection – password is user set with minimum characteristics to prevent unauthorized access
• Easy to use – no admin rights or application installation required
• Customizable – preload content, password length, maximum number of password attempts
• Cologo available – add your company’s logo to increase brand recognition
• Tamper evident – tamper-evident coating/seal for physical security
• Waterproof – protected against water damage
• Guaranteed – five-year warranty with 24/7 customer support
• Ruggedized – waterproof and titanium-coated stainless steel casing

Kingston’s DataTraveler BlackBox ultra secure USB flash drive is expected to be priced at around $430 for the 8GB capacity model.

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