New Kingston DataTraveler USB Drives offer Hardware Encryption

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Kingston has announced the availability of its DataTraveler Secure (DTS) and DataTraveler Secure – Privacy Edition (DTSP) USB 2.0 Flash drives in 8GB capacities. Rugged, waterproof and capable of withstanding harsh operating conditions, the DataTraveler Secure and Secure – Privacy edition drives feature hardware-based encryption to safeguard critical data. The DTS is suited for consumer and small to medium-size business users, while the DTSP is designed to support enterprise-level customers. Both sport titanium-coated stainless steel casings that are waterproof rated and conform to the International Electrotechnical Commission 60529 IPX8 standard to protect against water damage to depths up to four feet.

Access control and data protection are provided via 256-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) hardware-based encryption that enables information to be encrypted and decrypted by authorized users, without the need for special software. Performing at the top of their class with 24 MB/sec read and 10 MB/sec write speeds, the DataTraveler Secure and DataTraveler Secure – Privacy Edition drives are available in capacities of 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB.

Designed to protect sensitive data on Windows-based systems, the Kingston DataTraveler Secure comes with MyDataZone software that lets users apply password access control for a private data storage area on the USB drive. If ever lost or stolen, this advanced encryption continues to protect data in the drive's privacy zone. For ease of use and personalization, the DataTraveler Secure includes My Traveler software to help users manage content, set language preferences and synchronize files with a host device.

To meet specific enterprise-level security and compliance requirements, Kingston's DataTraveler Secure – Privacy Edition drives feature advanced security measures, including a complex password protocol which locks out potential attacks after ten consecutive failed password attempts.

Kingston DataTraveler Secure & Secure - Privacy Edition Specifications:
- Dimensions: 3.06" x 0.9" x 0.47" (77.9 mm x 22.2 mm x 12.05 mm);
- Casing: titanium-coated stainless steel;
- Capacities: 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB;
- Compliant: designed to USB 2.0 specifications;
- Operating Temperature: 32? F to 140? F (0? C to 60? C);
- Storage Temperature: -4? F to 185? F (-20? C to 85? C);
- Compatibility: Win 2000 SP4 or higher, Win XP SP1 and above, Win Vista DataTraveler Secure compatibility Q2 2007, Win Vista DataTraveler Secure – Privacy Edition compatible now.

Features/Benefits:
- Secure: 256-bit AES hardware-based encryption (privacy zone);
- Waterproof: protected against water damage;
- Fast: data transfer rates of up to 24 MB/sec read and up to 10 MB/sec write;
- Enhanced: for Windows Vista ReadyBoost;
- Safeguarded: includes MyDataZone access security software for Windows'
- Easy to Use: plug and play into any USB port; includes My Traveler file management software.

Kingston DataTraveler Secure – Privacy Edition Specifications:
- All of the above, plus full privacy with 100% of stored data protected by 256-bit AES hardware-based encryption.

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