Kingston launches DataTraveler BlackBox USB Flash Drive
Kingston has rolled out its latest USB flash drive, dubbed DataTraveler BlackBox. The storage device has gained Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-2 certification by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and the Communications Security Establishment of the Government of Canada.
The USB flash drive, which runs on power-on self test, proves to offer encryption architecture whenever connected to a USB port. The flash drive claims 256-bit hardware-based AES encryption, thanks to a dedicated processor that has the ability to automatically encrypt and decrypt the data on the fly.
“We are very excited that our DataTraveler BlackBox met all federal requirements established by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This certification, along with other enhanced security features makes the DT BlackBox an ideal way to store and transport confidential documents with the utmost confidence that the data is secure,” said Mark Akoubian, Flash memory product manager, Kingston.
If the user attempts to type ten unsuccessful passwords in a row, the drive will automatically get locked to avoid unauthorized access. The waterproof BlackBox is compatible with Windows Vista (32-bit only), Windows 2000 (SP3, SP4) and Windows XP (SP1, SP2) operating systems. It offers ultra fast data transfer rates of up to 24 MB/sec. read and up to 20 MB/sec. write.
Housed in a titanium-coated stainless steel casing, the Kingston DataTraveler BlackBox USB flash drive is currently available in three configurations that include 2GB for $165 (approx. Rs. 8,600), 4GB for $242 (approx. Rs. 9,680) and 8GB for $424 (approx. Rs. 16,960).
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