Kingston IronKey D500S 512GB FIPS 140-3 Level 3 AES-256 USB Drive IKD500S/512GB
The Kingston IronKey D500S 512GB USB drive provides military-grade data protection, featuring FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validation and XTS-AES 256-bit hardware encryption to safeguard classified information.
- FIPS 140-3 Level 3: Ensures compliance with stringent government and industry data security mandates, protecting sensitive information from unauthorized access.
- XTS-AES 256-bit Encryption: Delivers robust hardware-based data encryption, preventing data breaches and maintaining confidentiality for critical business assets.
- Rugged IP67 Casing: Protects against water, dust, shock, and crushing, ensuring data integrity and operational continuity even in harsh physical environments.
- 512GB Secure Storage: Offers ample capacity for large datasets and critical documents, enabling secure transport and storage of essential business files.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Kingston IronKey D500S is a purpose-built 512GB USB 3.2 Gen 1 flash drive engineered for the highest levels of data security, featuring FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validation and XTS-AES 256-bit hardware encryption.
This drive is designed with a trusted supply chain and a rugged zinc casing, providing IP67 waterproof and dustproof protection, alongside resistance to shock, vibration, and crushing for extreme durability.
- Data Security & Compliance: Achieves FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validation, meeting stringent security requirements for government, finance, and healthcare sectors.
- Hardware Encryption: Utilizes XTS-AES 256-bit hardware encryption, ensuring that all data stored on the drive is automatically secured against unauthorized access.
- Physical Durability: Features an IP67-rated zinc casing, protecting valuable data from environmental hazards and physical damage during transport or field use.
- Brute-Force Protection: Incorporates advanced defense mechanisms against brute-force password attacks, safeguarding sensitive information from persistent hacking attempts.
- Operational Value: Provides user and admin roles with password reset capabilities, simplifying management and ensuring data accessibility under controlled conditions.
This Kingston IronKey D500S drive is the definitive choice for organizations prioritizing uncompromised data security and physical resilience for their portable information assets.
Technical Specifications
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4Lifecycle, Warranty & Compliance
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What This Solves
Secure Data Transport for Regulated Industries
Organizations in finance, healthcare, or government frequently need to transfer sensitive data between locations or systems without network exposure. This drive provides FIPS 140-3 Level 3 hardware encryption, ensuring data remains protected and compliant during physical transit.
Financial institutions, government agencies, healthcare systems, legal practices, compliance-driven enterprises
Protecting Classified or Proprietary Information
Businesses handling trade secrets, intellectual property, or classified project data require robust security for portable storage to prevent espionage or leaks. The IronKey D500S offers XTS-AES 256-bit encryption and brute-force attack defense, safeguarding critical business intelligence.
Research and development firms, manufacturing companies, defense contractors, corporate legal departments, intellectual property holders
Field Operations & Remote Work Data Security
Employees working in the field or from remote locations often carry sensitive data on portable devices, exposing it to physical damage or loss. Its rugged, IP67-rated casing protects against water, dust, and shock, ensuring data integrity and availability for mobile workforces.
Field service teams, remote auditors, construction site managers, mobile sales teams, disaster recovery personnel
Key Features
FIPS 140-3 Level 3 Validated Security
Ensures the drive meets stringent government and industry security standards, providing verifiable protection for classified and sensitive data.
XTS-AES 256-bit Hardware Encryption
Automatically encrypts all data at the hardware level, preventing unauthorized access and safeguarding critical business information from breaches.
IP67-Rated Rugged Zinc Casing
Protects the drive from water, dust, shock, and crushing, ensuring data integrity and operational reliability in challenging physical environments.
Brute-Force Attack Defense
Actively prevents unauthorized access attempts by locking down the drive after multiple incorrect password entries, enhancing data security.
User and Admin Roles with Password Reset
Enables flexible management of access permissions and simplifies password recovery, ensuring business continuity and controlled data access.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
The FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validation and TAA compliance are critical for securely handling classified government data and meeting procurement requirements.
Finance & Insurance
Ensures compliance with strict data protection regulations like GLBA and PCI DSS by providing hardware-encrypted storage for sensitive financial records and client data.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Protects patient health information (PHI) and other sensitive medical data, helping organizations meet HIPAA compliance for secure data transport and storage.
Legal & Professional Services
Enables legal firms and consulting agencies to securely carry confidential client documents and case files, preventing unauthorized access and maintaining attorney-client privilege.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validation and why is it important for businesses?
FIPS 140-3 Level 3 is a U.S. government computer security standard for cryptographic modules, ensuring a high level of physical and logical security. For businesses, it signifies that the drive meets strict regulatory requirements for handling sensitive, classified, or protected data, crucial for compliance in sectors like government, finance, and healthcare.
Can this drive be used on both Windows and macOS systems?
Yes, the Kingston IronKey D500S is compatible with Windows 11, 10, macOS 12.x – 15.x, and Linux Kernel 4.4+. This broad compatibility ensures it can be deployed across diverse enterprise IT environments without compatibility issues.
How does the rugged design benefit my business operations?
The IP67-rated zinc casing provides protection against water immersion up to 1.2 meters, dust ingress, shock, vibration, and crushing. This physical durability ensures that critical data remains safe and accessible even if the drive is exposed to harsh conditions during transport or field use, reducing the risk of data loss.
Does the IronKey D500S offer any features to prevent unauthorized password attempts?
Yes, the drive includes robust brute-force attack defense mechanisms. After a configurable number of incorrect password attempts, the drive will lock itself down or perform a fast secure erase, preventing unauthorized users from guessing passwords and accessing sensitive data.
Warranty & Returns
Manufacturer Warranty
5-year warranty, free technical support
Warranty is provided directly by the manufacturer and covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
Return Policy
Returns subject to manufacturer approval
Hardware returns are governed by the manufacturer's return policy. Some products are non-returnable or subject to restocking fees. Defective items are handled under the manufacturer warranty. Contact Zent Networks before initiating any return.