Kingston Technology launches DataTraveler BlackBox USB Flash drive to the Middle East

The DataTraveler BlackBox is shipping immediately in 2GB, 4GB and 8GB capacities in the colours Black, Green and Red.

"We are very excited that our DataTraveler BlackBox met all federal requirements established by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the US,"

said Antoine Harb, Business Development Manager for Kingston Technology Middle East and Africa.

"Gaining FIPS 140-2 certification requires a validation process that meets federal requirements set by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the United States, and the Communications Security Establishment of the Government of Canada. This is critical to European governments and corporations, as FIPS is a worldwide recognised standard and proof of the high security standards the DataTraveler BlackBox meets".

The FIPS Level 2 standard requires the DataTraveler BlackBox to run a power-on self test which verifies that the encryption architecture is functioning each time it is plugged into a USB port, as well as to feature a tamperproof seal.

Beyond the NIST certification, the DataTraveler BlackBox features 256-bit hardware-based AES encryption and is protected against water damage to depths of up to four feet (1, 22 metres).

Additionally it is equipped with a titanium coated steel casing and an epoxy resin coating over the controller, making it a robust USB drive designed to withstand harsh working environments and operating conditions.

The DataTraveler BlackBox automatically locks down after ten consecutive failed password attempts, thus helping to prevent unauthorised access if the drive is lost, stolen or misplaced.

"Today, data protection, in the event of loss of a portable storage device, is a big concern for corporations as sensitive data can be exposed.Organisations that need to physically transport mission-critical data must put policies and processes in place to ensure that employees only use secure privacy USB drives," says Harb. "Achieving FIPS validation along with other enhanced security features makes the DataTraveler BlackBox an ideal way to store and transport confidential documents with the utmost confidence that the data is secure at all times."