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Comparison of encrypted external drives

This is a technical feature comparison of commercial encrypted external drives.

Background information

NameDeveloper/ManufacturerRelease YearCurrent Model?
datAshur PROiStorage Limited2015Yes
datAshur PRO²iStorage Limited2019-081Yes
diskAshur PRO²iStorage Limited2017Yes
SafeStick SuperSonicBlockMaster2009No
IronKey S100IronKey2005No
IronKey Basic S200IronKey2009No
IronKey Keypad 200IronKey2022-092No
IronKey D200IronKey2009No
CryptX2CryptX2 / Open Source2012No
DataTraveler 5000Kingston Technology2010-013No
DataTraveler Locker+Kingston Technology2009-104No
DataTraveler Locker+ G2Kingston Technology2012-075No
DataTraveler Locker+ G3Kingston Technology2014-016Yes
DataTraveler VaultKingston Technology2008-057No
DataTraveler Vault – Privacy EditionKingston Technology2009-018No
DataTraveler Vault Privacy 3.0Kingston Technology2020-079Yes
JumpDrive SecureII PlusLexar2009-1210No
IronCladLockheed Martin2010No
Cruzer EnterpriseSanDisk2008-1111No
Store 'n' Go CorporateVerbatim2010-0612No
NameDeveloper/ManufacturerRelease YearCurrent Model?
  • Ironkey was acquired by Kingston Technology in February 2016 13
  • IronClad is a technology, a secure type of "PC on a stick" (flash drive which has an Operating System included), which runs on top of Ironkey drive.14 It is also known as a "turnkey solution", as in it "plugs and plays".

Operating systems

NameWindowsFreeBSDLinuxMac OSNetBSDOpenBSD
SafeStick SuperSonicYesNoYesYesNoNo
IronKey S100YesNoYesYesNoNo
IronKey S200YesNoYesYesNoNo
IronKey D200YesNoYesYesNoNo
CryptX2YesYesYesYesYesYes
DataTraveler 5000YesNoNoNoNoNo
DataTraveler Locker+YesNoNoYesNoNo
DataTraveler VaultYesNoPublic partition onlyPublic partition onlyNoNo
DataTraveler Vault – Privacy EditionYesNoNoYesNoNo
IronCladYesNoYesYesNoNo
Cruzer EnterpriseYesUn­knownUn­knownYesUn­knownUn­known
NameWindowsFreeBSDLinuxMac OSNetBSDOpenBSD

Features

  • Bootable: Whether (with the appropriate OS installed on the drive and supporting BIOS on a computer) the drive can be used to boot a computer.
  • Encryption Type: Type of encryption used.
  • Certification: Whether FIPS 140-2 or similar validation has been passed.
  • Managed: Whether enterprise level management software for maintaining large numbers of devices is included.
  • Interface: List of USB, Firewire, eSATA, or other interfaces for connection a computer.
  • Max Capacity: Maximum size drive is available in.
  • Included Software: List of any included software, excluding any standard freeware or trialware obtainable by an end user.
  • Other Features: Other notable features that differentiate the device.
NameBootableEncryption TypeCertificationManagedInterfaceMax CapacityIncluded SoftwareOther Features
datAshur PROYesAES 256-bit XTS Hardware EncryptionFIPS 140-2 Level 3NoUSB-A 3.x Gen 164 GBOS & Platform independent- software free, Keypad, MIL-STD-810F, IP57 certified, 3 years manufacturer warranty15
diskAshur PRO²YesAES 256-bit XTS Hardware EncryptionFIPS 140-2 Level 216

FIPS 140-2 Level 317

NoUSB-A 3.0 Gen118195 TBOS & Platform independent- software freeware, Keypad, integrated USB cable, Shingled magnetic Recording (SMR)
iStorage diskAshur DT2 HDD externalUn­knownAES 256-bit Hardware EncryptionFIPS 140-2 Level 220

FIPS 140-2 Level 3,21 FIPS 197

USB-B 3.x Gen 118 TB22Keypad, external Power Supply, 2 year manufacturer warranty23
iStorage diskAshur M.2Un­knownAES 256-bit Hardware EncryptionFIPS 140-3 Level 3USB-A 3.x Gen12 TBwaterproof, IP68 certified, Keypad, incl. USB cable (USB-A and USB-C), three years manufacturer-warranty24
SafeStick SuperSonicNoAES 256-bit CBC Hardware EncryptionCESG CCTM, FIPS 140-225Optional (with SafeConsole)USB 2.08 GBHigh transfer speeds, Inactivity lock
IronKey S100NoAES 128-bit CBC Hardware EncryptionFIPS 140-2 Level 2Enterprise Model onlyUSB 2.016 GBIdentity Manager; Secure Sessions
IronKey S200NoAES 256-bit CBC Hardware EncryptionFIPS 140-2 Level 3Enterprise Model onlyUSB 2.016 GBIdentity Manager; Secure Sessions
IronKey D200NoAES 256-bit CBC Hardware EncryptionFIPS 140-2 Level 3Enterprise Model onlyUSB 2.032 GBIdentity Manager; Secure Sessions
CryptX2YesAES 256-bit CBC Hardware EncryptionNoNoUSB 2.064 GB / Future Support for 4 TBNo Software RequiredID Verify, Panic Mode, Upgradeable Firmware
DataTraveler 5000NoAES 256-bit XTS Hardware EncryptionFIPS 140-2 Level 226NoUSB 2.016 GBWater resistant
DataTraveler Locker+NoHardware EncryptionNoNoUSB 2.032 GBNo
DataTraveler VaultNoAES 256-bit Hardware EncryptionNoNoUSB 2.032 GBDTVaultLockSecond unsecured partition
DataTraveler Vault – Privacy EditionNoAES 256-bit Hardware EncryptionNoUSB 2.032 GBWaterproof to 4'
IronCladYesAES 256-bit CBC Hardware EncryptionFIPS 140-2 Level 3YesUSB 2.016 GB
Cruzer EnterpriseNoHardwareFIPS 140-2 ?YesUSB 2.0
Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3NXCUn­knownAES 256-bit Hardware EncryptionFIPS 140-2 Level 3USB-C 3.x Gen164 GBKeypad, IP67 certified, integrated rechargeable battery, 3 years manifaturerer warranty27
Apricorn Aegis FortressUn­knownAES 256-bit Hardware EncryptionFIPS 140-2 Level 3USB-Micro-B 3.x Gen15 TBaluminum housing, Keypad, incl. USB cable (USB-A), incl. USB cable (USB-C), Shingled magnetic Recording (SMR), three years manufacturer-warranty28
datAshur PRO²Un­knownAES 256-bit Hardware EncryptionFIPS 140-2 Level 3USB-A 3.x Gen 1512 GBKeypad, IP58 zertifiziert, 3 years manufacturer warranty29
Kingston IronKey Keypad 200Un­knownAES 256-bit Hardware EncryptionFIPS 140-2 Level 3USB-A 3.x Gen 1128 GBKeypad, XTS-AES, IP5730
ClevX SecureData SecureDrive KP SSDUn­knownAES 256-bit Hardware EncryptionFIPS 140-2 Level 3USB-Micro-B 3.x Gen12 TBKeypad, incl. USB cable (USB-A) 31
NameBootableEncryption TypeCertificationManagedInterfaceMax CapacityIncluded SoftwareOther Features

See also

Notes and references

References

  1. "Preisentwicklung für iStorage datAshur Pro 2 512GB (9999 Tage) Geizhals EU". Geizhals.eu (in German). Retrieved 2023-05-30. https://geizhals.eu/?phist=2113245&age=9999 ↩

  2. "Preisentwicklung für Kingston IronKey Keypad 200 128GB (9999 Tage) Geizhals EU". Geizhals.eu (in German). Retrieved 2023-05-30. https://geizhals.eu/?phist=2818254&age=9999 ↩

  3. "Preisentwicklung für Kingston DataTraveler 5000 16GB (9999 Tage) Geizhals EU". Geizhals.eu (in German). Retrieved 2023-05-30. https://geizhals.eu/?phist=500811&age=9999 ↩

  4. "Preisentwicklung für Kingston DataTraveler Locker+ 32GB (9999 Tage) Geizhals EU". Geizhals.eu (in German). Retrieved 2023-05-30. https://geizhals.eu/?phist=472197&age=9999 ↩

  5. "Preisentwicklung für Kingston DataTraveler Locker+ G2 32GB (9999 Tage) Geizhals EU". Geizhals.eu (in German). Retrieved 2023-05-30. https://geizhals.eu/?phist=804544&age=9999 ↩

  6. "Preisentwicklung für Kingston DataTraveler Locker+ G3 32GB (9999 Tage) Geizhals EU". Geizhals.eu (in German). Retrieved 2023-05-30. https://geizhals.eu/?phist=1053307&age=9999 ↩

  7. "Preisentwicklung für Kingston DataTraveler Vault 16GB (9999 Tage) Geizhals EU". Geizhals.eu (in German). Retrieved 2023-05-30. https://geizhals.eu/?phist=340387&age=9999 ↩

  8. "Preisentwicklung für Kingston DataTraveler Vault 32GB (9999 Tage) Geizhals EU". Geizhals.eu (in German). Retrieved 2023-05-30. https://geizhals.eu/?phist=397267&age=9999 ↩

  9. "Preisentwicklung für Kingston DataTraveler Vault Privacy 3.0 128GB (9999 Tage) Geizhals EU". Geizhals.eu (in German). Retrieved 2023-05-30. https://geizhals.eu/?phist=2341395&age=9999 ↩

  10. "Preisentwicklung für Lexar JumpDrive Secure II Plus 32GB (9999 Tage) Geizhals EU". Geizhals.eu (in German). Retrieved 2023-05-30. https://geizhals.eu/?phist=488361&age=9999 ↩

  11. "Preisentwicklung für SanDisk Cruzer Enterprise FIPS 8GB (9999 Tage) Geizhals EU". Geizhals.eu (in German). Retrieved 2023-05-30. https://geizhals.eu/?phist=382911&age=9999 ↩

  12. "Preisentwicklung für Verbatim Store 'n' Go Corporate Secure 8GB (9999 Tage) Geizhals EU". Geizhals.eu (in German). Retrieved 2023-05-30. https://geizhals.eu/?phist=542881&age=9999 ↩

  13. "Kingston Digital Acquires USB Technology and Assets of IronKey™ from Imation - Kingston Technology". https://www.kingston.com/unitedstates/us/company/press/article/7949 ↩

  14. "Lockheed Martin Introduces IronClad(TM) - Secure Computing on a USB Flash Drive". https://news.lockheedmartin.com/2010-01-18-Lockheed-Martin-Introduces-IronClad-TM-Secure-Computing-on-A-USB-Flash-Drive ↩

  15. "iStorage datAshur Pro ab € 100,00 (2023) | Preisvergleich Geizhals EU". Geizhals.eu (in German). Retrieved 2023-05-29. https://geizhals.eu/istorage-datashur-pro-v30213.html ↩

  16. "iStorage diskAshur Pro 2 5TB, FIPS Level 2 ab € 537,72 (2023) | Preisvergleich Geizhals EU". Geizhals.eu (in German). 2023-05-30. Retrieved 2023-05-30. https://geizhals.eu/istorage-diskashur-pro-2-5tb-is-dap2-256-5000-c-g-a2657892.html?hloc=at&hloc=de&hloc=eu&hloc=pl&hloc=uk ↩

  17. "iStorage diskAshur Pro 2 5TB, FIPS Level 3 ab € 538,34 (2023) | Preisvergleich Geizhals EU". Geizhals.eu (in German). 2023-05-30. Retrieved 2023-05-30. https://geizhals.eu/istorage-diskashur-pro-2-5tb-is-dap2-256-5000-c-x-a2658001.html?hloc=at&hloc=de&hloc=eu&hloc=pl&hloc=uk ↩

  18. "iStorage diskAshur Pro 2 ab € 360,03 (2023) | Preisvergleich Geizhals EU". Geizhals.eu (in German). Retrieved 2023-05-29. https://geizhals.eu/istorage-diskashur-pro-2-v92683.html ↩

  19. "diskAshur PRO2". iStorage (UK). Retrieved 2023-05-29. https://istorage-uk.com/product/diskashur-pro2/ ↩

  20. "iStorage diskAshur DT2 18TB, FIPS Level 2 ab € 1067,34 (2023) | Preisvergleich Geizhals EU". Geizhals.eu (in German). 2023-05-30. Retrieved 2023-05-30. https://geizhals.eu/istorage-diskashur-dt2-18tb-is-dt2-256-18000-c-g-a2521044.html?hloc=at&hloc=de&hloc=eu&hloc=pl&hloc=uk ↩

  21. "iStorage diskAshur DT2 18TB, FIPS Level 3 ab € 1066,44 (2023) | Preisvergleich Geizhals EU". Geizhals.eu (in German). 2023-05-30. Retrieved 2023-05-30. https://geizhals.eu/istorage-diskashur-dt2-18tb-is-dt2-256-18000-c-x-a2521045.html?hloc=at&hloc=de&hloc=eu&hloc=pl&hloc=uk ↩

  22. "iStorage diskAshur DT2 18TB, FIPS Level 3 ab € 1066,44 (2023) | Preisvergleich Geizhals EU". Geizhals.eu (in German). 2023-05-30. Retrieved 2023-05-30. https://geizhals.eu/istorage-diskashur-dt2-18tb-is-dt2-256-18000-c-x-a2521045.html?hloc=at&hloc=de&hloc=eu&hloc=pl&hloc=uk ↩

  23. "iStorage diskAshur DT2 18TB, FIPS Level 3 ab € 1066,44 (2023) | Preisvergleich Geizhals EU". Geizhals.eu (in German). 2023-05-30. Retrieved 2023-05-30. https://geizhals.eu/istorage-diskashur-dt2-18tb-is-dt2-256-18000-c-x-a2521045.html?hloc=at&hloc=de&hloc=eu&hloc=pl&hloc=uk ↩

  24. "iStorage diskAshur M.2 2TB ab € 512,50 (2023) | Preisvergleich Geizhals EU". Geizhals.eu (in German). 2023-05-30. Retrieved 2023-05-30. https://geizhals.eu/istorage-diskashur-m-2-2tb-is-dam2-256-2000-a2503172.html?hloc=at&hloc=de&hloc=eu&hloc=pl&hloc=uk ↩

  25. FIPS 140-2 Level 2 Pending ↩

  26. FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Pending ↩

  27. "Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3NXC ab € 149,98 (2023) | Preisvergleich Geizhals EU". Geizhals.eu (in German). Retrieved 2023-05-29. https://geizhals.eu/apricorn-aegis-secure-key-3nxc-v78522.html ↩

  28. "Apricorn Aegis Fortress L3 5TB ab € 1174,33 (2023) | Preisvergleich Geizhals EU". Geizhals.eu (in German). 2023-05-30. Retrieved 2023-05-30. https://geizhals.eu/apricorn-aegis-fortress-l3-5tb-afl3-5tb-a2267469.html?hloc=at&hloc=de&hloc=eu&hloc=pl&hloc=uk ↩

  29. "iStorage datAshur Pro 2 ab € 431,67 (2023) | Preisvergleich Geizhals EU". Geizhals.eu (in German). Retrieved 2023-05-29. https://geizhals.eu/istorage-datashur-pro-2-v30212.html ↩

  30. "Kingston IronKey Keypad 200 ab € 188,48 (2023) | Preisvergleich Geizhals EU". Geizhals.eu (in German). Retrieved 2023-05-29. https://geizhals.eu/kingston-ironkey-keypad-200-v112578.html ↩

  31. "ClevX SecureData SecureDrive KP SSD 2TB ab € 265,45 (2023) | Preisvergleich Geizhals EU". Geizhals.eu (in German). 2023-05-30. Retrieved 2023-05-30. https://geizhals.eu/clevx-securedata-securedrive-kp-ssd-2tb-sd-kp-12-bl2000gb-a2608264.html?hloc=at&hloc=de&hloc=eu&hloc=pl&hloc=uk ↩