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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Kingston IronKey D500S Is World's First and Only TAA-Compliant, FIPS 140-3 Level 3 Hardware-Encrypted Drive With Trusted Supply Chain
• FIPS 140-3 Level 3 Validated, Certificate #5029 • TAA/CMMC compliant trusted supply chain with assembly in USA FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 14, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, announces today its award-winning Kingston IronKey™ D500S hardware-encrypted USB flash drive has received NIST FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validation. Designed and assembled by Kingston in California, D500S is the world's first and only FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validated drive with a TAA-compliant and trusted supply chain. When the IronKey D500S was being designed in 2020, the business goal was to make it a best-in-class hardware-encrypted drive with XTS-AES 256-bit encryption and the newest NIST security standard, FIPS 140-3 Level 3. But, an additional goal was to also go beyond TAA-compliance, which only verifies the legally-declared Country Of Origin (COO). The D500S was designed to ensure that all its critical components and manufacturing processes fully meet TAA and CMMC compliance requirements. Critical drive components include the following: Secure Microprocessor managing all encryption and authentication processes Digitally-signed firmware for the Secure Microprocessor Drive software launcher, which includes multi-password authentication and feature setting NAND Flash storage chips Assembly of the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) with all critical components Provisioning of the drive with firmware and software Encasing the PCB assembly and injecting epoxy in the rugged casing to comply with FIPS 140-3 Level 3 anti-tampering protection All critical drive components were directly sourced by Kingston from TAA-compliant and trusted suppliers, and stocked in the secured Kingston Manufacturing Center in California, USA to ensure drive manufacturing is done in tightly controlled, engineering supervised processes. D500S will also have matching internal and external serial numbers for asset tracking and endpoint management. "We went over-and-above competitors in the USB data protection industry to ensure that the IronKey D500S is an unrivaled best-in-class FIPS 140-3 Level 3 certified drive for securing data-at-rest and meeting stringent government and military standards worldwide," said Richard Kanadjian, global business manager, Kingston. "With a trusted supply chain supporting CMMC and TAA compliance, along with design and manufacturing at Kingston's USA headquarters, D500S stands out as the most security-focused USB drive on the market—delivering unmatched assurance for customers who require the highest level of trusted data protection." D500S also has the industry's first dual-partition option on a hardware-encrypted USB drive with multiple passwords. This allows Admin to create two custom-sized secure partitions for Admin and User, for a Hidden File Store that can be used to provision files to the User partition as needed. When using untrusted systems or sharing the drive, the Hidden File Stores keep data secure and invisible unless accessed through proper authentication. Other advanced features include the capabilities of an Admin to set a Global Read-Only mode until reset, as well as to enter a Crypto-Erase password that will destroy the data and reset the drive to prevent unauthorized access in compromising situations. D500S also features a rugged zinc casing which meets military-grade shock, vibration and drop test specifications1 with IP67 dust and water resistance rating2. D500S offers fully customizable features and functionality to meet your organization's specific needs, with capacities up to 512GB3 and backed by a 5-year warranty and free technical support. For more information, visit 1. MIL-STD-810F certified for mechanical shock, vibration and drop tests. 2. Please refer to datasheet's specification. Product must be clean and dry before use. 3. Some of the listed capacity on a Flash storage device is used for formatting and other functions and thus is not available for data storage. As such, the actual available capacity for data storage is less than what is listed on the products. For more information, go to Kingston's Flash Memory Guide. Kingston can be found on: YouTube Instagram Facebook LinkedIn TikTok X Built on Commitment About Kingston Digital, Inc. From big data to IoT devices, including laptops, PCs, and wearable technology, Kingston Technology is dedicated to delivering top-tier product solutions, service, and support. Trusted by leading PC manufacturers and global cloud providers, we value our long-term partnerships that help us evolve and innovate. We ensure every solution meets the highest standards by prioritizing quality and customer care. At every step, we listen, learn, and engage with our customers and partners to deliver solutions that make a lasting impact. To learn more about Kingston Technology and our "Built on Commitment" vision, visit Editor's Note: For additional information or evaluation units, please contact PR Team, Kingston Technology Company, Inc. 17600 Newhope Street, Fountain Valley, CA USA 92708, 714-435-2600 (Voice). Press images can be found in Kingston's press room Kingston and the Kingston logo are registered trademarks of Kingston Technology Corporation. IronKey is a registered trademark of Kingston Digital, Inc. All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Shealyn TorunoKingston Digital, Inc.714-435-2600PR@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
National Post
2 days ago
- Business
- National Post
Kingston IronKey D500S Is World's First and Only TAA-Compliant, FIPS 140-3 Level 3 Hardware-Encrypted Drive With Trusted Supply Chain
Article content Article content FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. — Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, announces today its award-winning Kingston IronKey™ D500S hardware-encrypted USB flash drive has received NIST FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validation. Designed and assembled by Kingston in California, D500S is the world's first and only FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validated drive with a TAA-compliant and trusted supply chain. Article content When the IronKey D500S was being designed in 2020, the business goal was to make it a best-in-class hardware-encrypted drive with XTS-AES 256-bit encryption and the newest NIST security standard, FIPS 140-3 Level 3. But, an additional goal was to also go beyond TAA-compliance, which only verifies the legally-declared Country Of Origin (COO). The D500S was designed to ensure that all its critical components and manufacturing processes fully meet TAA and CMMC compliance requirements. Critical drive components include the following: Article content All critical drive components were directly sourced by Kingston from TAA-compliant and trusted suppliers, and stocked in the secured Kingston Manufacturing Center in California, USA to ensure drive manufacturing is done in tightly controlled, engineering supervised processes. D500S will also have matching internal and external serial numbers for asset tracking and endpoint management. Article content 'We went over-and-above competitors in the USB data protection industry to ensure that the IronKey D500S is an unrivaled best-in-class FIPS 140-3 Level 3 certified drive for securing data-at-rest and meeting stringent government and military standards worldwide,' said Richard Kanadjian, global business manager, Kingston. 'With a trusted supply chain supporting CMMC and TAA compliance, along with design and manufacturing at Kingston's USA headquarters, D500S stands out as the most security-focused USB drive on the market—delivering unmatched assurance for customers who require the highest level of trusted data protection.' Article content D500S also has the industry's first dual-partition option on a hardware-encrypted USB drive with multiple passwords. This allows Admin to create two custom-sized secure partitions for Admin and User, for a Hidden File Store that can be used to provision files to the User partition as needed. When using untrusted systems or sharing the drive, the Hidden File Stores keep data secure and invisible unless accessed through proper authentication. Article content Other advanced features include the capabilities of an Admin to set a Global Read-Only mode until reset, as well as to enter a Crypto-Erase password that will destroy the data and reset the drive to prevent unauthorized access in compromising situations. D500S also features a rugged zinc casing which meets military-grade shock, vibration and drop test specifications 1 with IP67 dust and water resistance rating 2. Article content D500S offers fully customizable features and functionality to meet your organization's specific needs, with capacities up to 512GB 3 and backed by a 5-year warranty and free technical support. For more information, visit Article content 1. MIL-STD-810F certified for mechanical shock, vibration and drop tests. 2. Please refer to datasheet's specification. Product must be clean and dry before use. 3. Some of the listed capacity on a Flash storage device is used for formatting and other functions and thus is not available for data storage. As such, the actual available capacity for data storage is less than what is listed on the products. For more information, go to Kingston's Flash Memory Guide. Article content About Kingston Digital, Inc. Article content From big data to IoT devices, including laptops, PCs, and wearable technology, Kingston Technology is dedicated to delivering top-tier product solutions, service, and support. Trusted by leading PC manufacturers and global cloud providers, we value our long-term partnerships that help us evolve and innovate. We ensure every solution meets the highest standards by prioritizing quality and customer care. At every step, we listen, learn, and engage with our customers and partners to deliver solutions that make a lasting impact. To learn more about Kingston Technology and our 'Built on Commitment' vision, visit Article content Editor's Note: Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Media Contact: Article content Article content Shealyn Toruno Article content Article content Article content
Al Bawaba
09-07-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Kingston adds New Form Factor to NV3 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
Kingston Digital Europe Co LLP, the flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, today announced it has added a new form factor, to join the previous 2280 model, NV3 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2230 SSD for users looking for a high-speed, low power NVMe storage upgrade for compatible laptops and handheld gaming Kingston NV3 PCIe 4.0 NVMe 2230 SSD is a compact single-sided M.2 2230 (22x30mm) design that provides storage expansion up to 2TB for systems with limited space. Powered by a Gen 4x4 NVMe controller NV3 2230 delivers read/write speeds of up to 6,000/5,000MB/s, creating a more responsive system able to handle a wide range of workloads.'We are happy to expand our offerings with the NV3 2230 SSD allowing users to upgrade not just their devices but their experience, whether for work or play,' said Tony Hollingsbee, SSD business manager, Kingston EMEA. 'NV3 2230 delivers speed and reliability making it ideal for creators and gamers ready to see improved performance.'Available in capacities from 500GB – 2TB, NV3 2230 provides users storage for an array of applications, files, games and more. NV3 also includes 1-year free Acronis® True Image for Kingston software, alongside the Kingston SSD Manager application, enabling users to monitor drive health and disk usage, update drive firmware, and securely erase more information visit PCIe 4.0 NVMe 2230 SSD Features and Specifications:• Form factor: M.2 2230 • Interface: PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe • Capacities: 500GB, 1TB, 2TB• Sequential read/write:o 500GB – 5,000/3,000MB/so 1TB – 6,000/4,000MB/so 2TB – 6,000/5,000MB/s• NAND: 3D• Endurance (total bytes written):o 500GB – 160TBo 1TB – 320TBo 2TB – 640TB• Storage temperature: -40°C~85°C• Operating temperature: 0°C~70°C• Dimensions: 22mm x 30mm x 2.3mm• Weight: o 500GB – 2.6go 1TB - 2TB – 2.8g• Vibration non-operating: 20G (20-1000Hz)• MTBF: 2,000,000 hours • Warranty/support: Limited 5-year warranty with free technical support
