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Channel Post MEA
3 days ago
- Business
- Channel Post MEA
Kingston Calls For Adopting Stronger Hardware-Level Data Protection Strategies
Kingston Technology is urging public sector entities across the Gulf and beyond to adopt stronger hardware-level data protection strategies. Recent high-profile breaches and espionage attempts have underscored the region's vulnerability, especially in sectors handling sensitive or classified data. According to the State of the UAE Cybersecurity Report 2024 by the UAE Cybersecurity Council, ransomware attacks in the UAE surged by 32% year-over-year, reflecting growing pressure on public digital infrastructure. Similarly, the Saudi Arabia Cybersecurity Report 2024 from Foresiet reported a 35% increase in cyberattacks, particularly targeting the Kingdom's financial, government, and energy sectors, with ransomware and phishing among the most prevalent threats. With growing digitization, mobile data handling, and geopolitical risk, the stakes for protecting information assets have never been higher. 'In today's climate, data isn't just operational, it's sovereign,' said Antoine Harb, Team Leader Middle East at Kingston Technology. 'When state institutions are targeted, the integrity of national systems, citizen privacy, and geopolitical stability are all at stake. Effective data protection has moved from being an IT best practice to a matter of national resilience.' Kingston Technology is advocating for the adoption of FIPS 140-3 Level 3 certified hardware-encrypted storage, the highest internationally recognized standard for cryptographic device security. Unlike software-based encryption, hardware encryption delivers robust, tamper-evident protection, particularly critical in environments where data moves between facilities, field units, or is exposed to uncontrolled networks. Among Kingston's offerings is the IronKey D500S, a U.S. assembled device that meets both FIPS 140-3 Level 3 and TAA compliance standards. Already in use by defense and intelligence agencies globally, the device is designed for environments where failure to protect data can have national consequences. 'Security isn't about the tools, it's about the decisions behind them,' added Harb. 'It starts with policy, training, and risk-based planning. Devices like the IronKey are essential enablers, but leadership, standards, and strategic foresight come first.' To support government IT leaders, Kingston also offers its Ask an Expert program, providing advisory support on compliance alignment, secure data mobility, and best practices for endpoint protection. With cyber threats now recognized by the World Economic Forum as a top-tier global risk, Kingston Technology reiterates its call for public institutions to build cyber-resilient ecosystems rooted in trusted hardware, policy clarity, and continuous vigilance.
Bahrain This Week
15-07-2025
- Business
- Bahrain This Week
Kingston D500S is world's first and only TAA-Compliant
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 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 assembly 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 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 assembly 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 Oscar Escayola Kaloudis, EMEA Flash Business Manager and Sales Manager DACH, Middle East and Africa, Greece and Israel for Kingston, EMEA. 'With a trusted supply chain supporting CMMC and TAA compliance, along with design and assembly 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
TECHx
15-07-2025
- Business
- TECHx
Kingston IronKey D500S USB Drive Gains FIPS 140-3 Validation
Home » Product Watch » Kingston IronKey D500S USB Drive Gains FIPS 140-3 Level 3 Validation Kingston Digital Europe Co LLP, a flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, announced that its IronKey™ D500S hardware encrypted USB flash drive has received NIST FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validation. The drive is designed and assembled in California and is the first FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validated drive with a TAA-compliant, trusted supply chain. The D500S features XTS-AES 256-bit encryption and meets the latest NIST security standard. Kingston revealed that all critical components, including the secure microprocessor, digitally signed firmware, NAND flash chips, and rugged zinc casing, comply with TAA and CMMC requirements. The company also reported that the drive offers anti-tampering protection and asset tracking with matching serial numbers. Additionally, Kingston highlighted the D500S's dual-partition option, allowing separate Admin and User secure areas with multi-password protection. The drive includes features like Global Read-Only mode and Crypto-Erase to secure data in sensitive situations. It also meets military-grade shock and IP67 dust and water resistance standards. The D500S is available in capacities up to 512GB and comes with a five-year warranty and free technical support. Kingston's IronKey D500S is the world's first FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validated USB drive The drive is TAA and CMMC compliant with a trusted supply chain Features include dual partitions, rugged casing, and advanced security controls
Channel Post MEA
15-07-2025
- Business
- Channel Post MEA
Kingston IronKey D500S USB Flash Drive Receives NIST FIPS 140-3 Level 3 Validation
Kingston announced that its Kingston IronKey D500S hardware-encrypted USB flash drive has received NIST FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validation , making it 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 assembly 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 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 assembly 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 Oscar Escayola Kaloudis, EMEA Flash Business Manager and Sales Manager DACH, Middle East and Africa, Greece and Israel for Kingston, EMEA. 'With a trusted supply chain supporting CMMC and TAA compliance, along with design and assembly 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 specifications with IP67 dust and water resistance rating. D500S offers fully customizable features and functionality to meet your organization's specific needs, with capacities up to 512GB and backed by a 5-year warranty and free technical support.
Mid East Info
15-07-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Kingston's 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 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 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 assembly 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 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 assembly 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 Oscar Escayola Kaloudis, EMEA Flash Business Manager and Sales Manager DACH, Middle East and Africa, Greece and Israel for Kingston, EMEA. 'With a trusted supply chain supporting CMMC and TAA compliance, along with design and assembly 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 rating. D500S offers fully customizable features and functionality to meet your organization's specific needs, with capacities up to 512GB and backed by a 5-year warranty and free technical support. For more information visit
