IronKey S200 portable USB Storage Device

The IronKey S200 products are the first portable USB storage devices to gain full approval from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 140-2, Security Level 3 validation. the IronKey S200 series USB flash drives have passed the stringent Security Level 3 tests for the FIPS 140-2 standard. A rugged, tamper-evident enclosure protects the critical components, while strong AES 256-bit hardware encryption and active malware defenses safeguard even the most sensitive data…

Ironkey Is The First And Only Usb Storage Device To Achieve Fips 140-2, Level 3 Validation

IronKey AES-256 USB Drives Pass Stringent Testing to Meet Physical Security Standards for Government Certification

IronKey, maker of the world’s most secure flash drive, announced that its new IronKey S200 products are the first portable USB storage devices to gain full approval from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 140-2, Security Level 3 validation.

IronKey S200

Key Facts/Highlights:

• US government agencies must only purchase security products that have received FIPS 140-2 validation. In addition, commercial organizations increasingly rely on the validation as an objective, independent review that helps ensure the security capabilities of the products they purchase.
• FIPS validation is accepted globally as one of the most trusted security validations. Companies in the private sector care about a FIPS 140-2 certificate because it means an independent, trusted third-party has reviewed the product design for serious flaws.
• FIPS Security Level 3 moves beyond the cryptographic protection, requiring also that the devices cannot be disassembled without rendering the device inoperable or without erasing all plaintext secrets. Level 3 requires that all automatically established keys be encrypted with a FIPS-approved algorithm.
• FIPS validation requires rigorous testing and inspection in order to be certified by NIST. This is not the same as FIPS compliance. FIPS-validated products go through a comprehensive review by government-approved laboratories, as well as a review by NIST and CSE authorities.

Supporting Quotes:
David Jevans, CEO at IronKey said:
“This certification sets IronKey apart as the only USB storage device to receive the Level 3 security validation. Firmly committed to security since our inception, this validation demonstrates that we have achieved a level of security sophistication that puts us in a unique position to lead efforts in bringing the most secure USB storage and management products to civilian and military agencies, as well as commercial organizations.”

IronKey also announced its IronKey S200 secure USB flash drive family of products.

About IronKey
IronKey’s award-winning products and services combine the world’s most secure flash drive with the world’s most powerful USB management software. IronKey’s USB memory sticks bring the power of authentication, encryption, identity management and privacy to businesses and consumers in 23 countries. IronKey’s management software and associated services allow enterprises of all sizes, government agencies, the military, and other organizations to take back control of the mobile data that has been leaking out of their organizations due to the uncontrolled proliferation of USB drives. With IronKey, organizations centrally administer, remotely manage, and enforce policies on thousands of devices located anywhere in the world. Thousands of customers, including over 50 Fortune 500 companies, government agencies and military organizations that handle some of the most sensitive security information in the world trust IronKey to protect business critical data. IronKey products are FIPS 140-2, Level 3 validated.

Designed to meet the needs of military, government and enterprise users, the IronKey S200 series USB flash drives have passed the stringent Security Level 3 tests for the FIPS 140-2 standard. A rugged, tamper-evident enclosure protects the critical components, while strong AES 256-bit hardware encryption and active malware defenses safeguard even the most sensitive data. Enterprise-class central management capabilities also make it easy to enforce security policies on fleets of drives and even remotely destroy drives in the field.

• AES 256-bit hardware encryption in CBC mode automatically protects files — no software to install; uses the algorithm required by DoD for storing Top Secret data
• Security Level 3 FIPS 140-2 validated tamper-resistant and tamper-evident design that includes:
• - Hardened epoxy potting compound completely encasing the chips
• - Secure key management – encryption keys are born on the device in the Cryptochip and bound to the device
• - Hard-wired encryption key self-destruct defenses and electromagnetic shielding of the Cryptochip
• Works on Windows XP, 2000, Vista, Mac OS and Linux
• Rugged, hardened device — strong one-piece aluminum case is waterproof to military specifications
• Active malware defenses —
• - AutoRun protection – secures against AutoRun worms
• - Read-Only mode – enables the device to be unlocked to read files but prevents malware on untrusted hosts from infecting the drive
• - Trusted Network restriction – prevents the drive from mounting on uncontrolled PCs
• - Optional antivirus/anti-malware scanning cleans the device in the background
• Remote management software — enterprise-class management capabilities, including remote policy enforcement, remote data destruct, secure device recovery and self-service password recovery
• Trusted supply chain — research for the IronKey architecture funded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security; all research and development performed in the USA and boards built and drives assembled in secure facilities in the USA
• Available in high-capacity 16GB models

More information about IronKey S200 portable USB Storage Device can be found at IronKey website