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This is a technical feature '''comparison of different [[encrypted]] [[external drive|external drives]]'''. |
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This is a technical feature '''comparison of commercial [[encrypted]] [[external drive|external drives]]'''. |
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==Background information== |
==Background information== |
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!{{Rh}}| Name |
!{{Rh}}| Name |
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!{{Rh}}| Developer/Manufacturer |
!{{Rh}}| Developer/Manufacturer |
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!{{Rh}}| Release Year |
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!{{Rh}}| Current Model? |
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!{{Rh}}| Maintained? |
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!{{Rh}}| IronKey S100 |
!{{Rh}}| IronKey S100 |
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| [[IronKey]] |
| [[IronKey]] |
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| 2005 |
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| {{no}} |
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| [[proprietary software|Proprietary]] |
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| {{yes}} |
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!{{Rh}}| IronKey S200 |
!{{Rh}}| IronKey S200 |
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| [[IronKey]] |
| [[IronKey]] |
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| 2009 |
| 2009 |
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| [[proprietary software|Proprietary]] |
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| {{yes}} |
| {{yes}} |
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| [[IronKey]] |
| [[IronKey]] |
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| 2009 |
| 2009 |
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| [[proprietary software|Proprietary]] |
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| {{yes}} |
| {{yes}} |
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| [[Lockheed Martin]] |
| [[Lockheed Martin]] |
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| 2010 |
| 2010 |
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| [[proprietary software|Proprietary]] |
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| {{yes}} |
| {{yes}} |
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| [[Lexar]] |
| [[Lexar]] |
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| [[proprietary software|Proprietary]] |
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| {{yes}} |
| {{yes}} |
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| BlockMaster |
| BlockMaster |
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| [[proprietary software|Proprietary]] |
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| {{yes}} |
| {{yes}} |
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!{{Rh}}| DataTraveler |
!{{Rh}}| DataTraveler 5000 |
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| [[Kingston Technology]] |
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| 2009 |
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| {{yes}} |
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!{{Rh}}| DataTraveler Locker+ |
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| [[Kingston Technology]] |
| [[Kingston Technology]] |
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| [[proprietary software|Proprietary]] |
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| {{yes}} |
| {{yes}} |
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!{{Rh}}| DataTraveler |
!{{Rh}}| DataTraveler Vault |
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| [[Kingston Technology]] |
| [[Kingston Technology]] |
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| [[proprietary software|Proprietary]] |
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| {{yes}} |
| {{yes}} |
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!{{Rh}}| DataTraveler |
!{{Rh}}| DataTraveler Vault – Privacy Edition |
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| [[Kingston Technology]] |
| [[Kingston Technology]] |
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| [[proprietary software|Proprietary]] |
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| {{yes}} |
| {{yes}} |
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| [[SanDisk]] |
| [[SanDisk]] |
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| [[proprietary software|Proprietary]] |
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| {{yes}} |
| {{yes}} |
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| [[Verbatim]] |
| [[Verbatim]] |
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| [[proprietary software|Proprietary]] |
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| {{yes}} |
| {{yes}} |
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!{{Rh}}| Name |
!{{Rh}}| Name |
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!{{Rh}}| Developer/Manufacturer |
!{{Rh}}| Developer/Manufacturer |
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!{{Rh}}| Release Year |
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!{{Rh}}| Current Model? |
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!{{Rh}}| Maintained? |
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| {{no}} |
| {{no}} |
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| {{no}} |
| {{no}} |
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!{{Rh}}| IronKey S200 |
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| {{yes}} |
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| {{no}} |
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| {{no}} |
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| {{no}} |
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| {{yes}} |
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| {{yes}} |
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| {{no}} |
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| {{no}} |
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!{{Rh}}| IronKey D200 |
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| {{yes}} |
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| {{no}} |
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| {{no}} |
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| {{no}} |
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| {{yes}} |
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| {{yes}} |
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| {{no}} |
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| {{no}} |
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!{{Rh}}| IronClad |
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| {{yes}} |
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| {{no}} |
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| {{no}} |
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| {{no}} |
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| {{yes}} |
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| {{yes}} |
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| {{no}} |
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| {{no}} |
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!{{Rh}}| JumpDrive SecureII Plus |
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| {{yes}} |
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| {{unk}} |
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| {{unk}} |
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| {{unk}} |
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| {{unk}} |
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| {{unk}} |
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| {{unk}} |
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| {{unk}} |
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!{{Rh}}| SafeStick |
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| {{yes}} |
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| {{unk}} |
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| {{unk}} |
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| {{unk}} |
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| {{unk}} |
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| {{no}} |
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| {{unk}} |
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| {{unk}} |
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!{{Rh}}| DataTraveler 5000 |
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| {{yes}} |
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| {{no}} |
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| {{no}} |
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| {{no}} |
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| {{no}} |
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| {{no}} |
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| {{no}} |
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| {{no}} |
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!{{Rh}}| DataTraveler Locker+ |
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| {{yes}} |
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| {{no}} |
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| {{no}} |
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| {{no}} |
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| {{no}} |
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| {{yes}} |
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| {{no}} |
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| {{no}} |
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!{{Rh}}| DataTraveler Vault |
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| {{yes}} |
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| {{no}} |
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| {{no}} |
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| {{no}} |
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| {{partial|Public partition only}} |
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| {{no}} |
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| {{no}} |
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!{{Rh}}| DataTraveler Vault – Privacy Edition |
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| {{yes}} |
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| {{no}} |
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| {{no}} |
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| {{no}} |
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| {{no}} |
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| {{yes}} |
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| {{no}} |
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| {{no}} |
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!{{Rh}}| Cruzer Enterprise |
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| {{yes}} |
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| {{unk}} |
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| {{unk}} |
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| {{unk}} |
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| {{unk}} |
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| {{yes}} |
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| {{unk}} |
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| {{unk}} |
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!{{Rh}}| Store n' Go Corporate |
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| {{yes}} |
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| {{unk}} |
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| {{unk}} |
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| {{unk}} |
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| {{unk}} |
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| {{unk}} |
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| {{unk}} |
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| {{unk}} |
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==Features== |
==Features== |
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* '''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. |
* '''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. |
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* '''Encryption Type''': |
* '''Encryption Type''': Type of encryption used. |
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* '''Certification''': Whether FIPS 140-2 or similar validation has been passed. |
* '''Certification''': Whether FIPS 140-2 or similar validation has been passed. |
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* '''Managed''': Whether enterprise level management software for maintaining large numbers of devices is included. |
* '''Managed''': Whether enterprise level management software for maintaining large numbers of devices is included. |
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* '''Interface''': List of USB, Firewire, eSATA, or other interfaces for connection a computer. |
* '''Interface''': List of USB, Firewire, eSATA, or other interfaces for connection a computer. |
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* '''Included |
* '''Max Capacity''': Maximum size drive is available in. |
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* '''Included Software''': List of any included software, excluding any standard freeware or trialware obtainable by an end user. |
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* '''Other Features''': Other notable features that differentiate the device. |
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! Managed |
! Managed |
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! Interface |
! Interface |
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! Max Capacity |
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! Included software |
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! Included Software |
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! Other Features |
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! IronKey S100 |
!{{Rh}}| IronKey S100 |
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| {{no}} |
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| Hardware |
| AES 128-bit CBC Hardware Encryption |
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| FIPS 140-2 Level 2 |
| FIPS 140-2 Level 2 |
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| Enterprise Model only |
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| Basic/Personal: No. Enterprise: Yes |
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| USB 2.0 |
| USB 2.0 |
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| 16GB |
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| Identity Manager; Secure Sessions |
| Identity Manager; Secure Sessions |
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! IronKey S200 |
!{{Rh}}| IronKey S200 |
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| {{no}} |
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| Hardware |
| AES 256-bit CBC Hardware Encryption |
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| FIPS 140-2 Level 3 |
| FIPS 140-2 Level 3 |
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| Enterprise Model only |
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| Basic/Personal: No. Enterprise: Yes |
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| USB 2.0 |
| USB 2.0 |
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| 16GB |
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| Identity Manager; Secure Sessions |
| Identity Manager; Secure Sessions |
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! IronKey D200 |
!{{Rh}}| IronKey D200 |
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| {{no}} |
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| Hardware |
| AES 256-bit CBC Hardware Encryption |
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| FIPS 140-2 Level 3 |
| FIPS 140-2 Level 3 |
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| Enterprise Model only |
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| Basic/Personal: No. Enterprise: Yes |
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| USB 2.0 |
| USB 2.0 |
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| 32GB |
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| Identity Manager; Secure Sessions |
| Identity Manager; Secure Sessions |
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!{{Rh}}| IronClad |
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| {{yes}} |
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| AES 256-bit CBC Hardware Encryption |
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| FIPS 140-2 Level 3 |
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| Yes |
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| 16GB |
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| USB 2.0 |
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!{{Rh}}| JumpDrive SecureII Plus |
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| {{no}} |
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| Hardware |
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| FIPS 140-2 ? |
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| USB 2.0 |
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!{{Rh}}| SafeStick |
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| {{no}} |
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| Hardware |
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| FIPS 140-2 ? |
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| USB 2.0 |
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!{{Rh}}| DataTraveler 5000 |
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| {{no}} |
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| AES 256-bit XTS Hardware Encryption |
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| FIPS 140-2 Level 2<ref>Level 3 Pending</ref> |
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| {{no}} |
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| USB 2.0 |
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| 16GB |
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| Water resistant |
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|- |
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!{{Rh}}| DataTraveler Locker+ |
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| {{no}} |
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| Hardware Encryption |
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| {{no}} |
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| {{no}} |
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| USB 2.0 |
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| 32GB |
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| {{no}} |
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!{{Rh}}| DataTraveler Vault |
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| {{no}} |
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| AES 256-bit Hardware Encryption |
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| {{no}} |
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| {{no}} |
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| USB 2.0 |
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| 32GB |
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| DTVaultLock |
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| Second unsecured partition |
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!{{Rh}}| DataTraveler Vault – Privacy Edition |
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| {{no}} |
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| AES 256-bit Hardware Encryption |
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| {{no}} |
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| {{no}} |
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| USB 2.0 |
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| 32GB |
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| Waterproof to 4' |
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!{{Rh}}| Cruzer Enterprise |
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| {{no}} |
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| Hardware |
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| FIPS 140-2 ? |
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| {{yes}} |
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| USB 2.0 |
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!{{Rh}}| Store 'n' Go Corporate |
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| {{no}} |
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| Hardware |
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| FIPS 140-2 ? |
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| USB 2.0 |
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! Managed |
! Managed |
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! Interface |
! Interface |
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! Max Capacity |
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! Included software |
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! Included Software |
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! Other Features |
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* [[Comparison of disk encryption software]] |
* [[Comparison of disk encryption software]] |
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* [[Disk encryption software]] |
* [[Disk encryption software]] |
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* [[Disk encryption theory]] |
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* [[List of cryptographic file systems]] |
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* [[Cold boot attack]] |
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==Notes and references== |
==Notes and references== |
Revision as of 06:09, 1 February 2010
This is a technical feature comparison of commercial encrypted external drives.
Background information
Name | Developer/Manufacturer | Release Year | Current Model? |
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IronKey S100 | IronKey | 2005 | No |
IronKey S200 | IronKey | 2009 | Yes |
IronKey D200 | IronKey | 2009 | Yes |
IronClad | Lockheed Martin | 2010 | Yes |
JumpDrive SecureII Plus | Lexar | Yes | |
SafeStick | BlockMaster | Yes | |
DataTraveler 5000 | Kingston Technology | 2009 | Yes |
DataTraveler Locker+ | Kingston Technology | Yes | |
DataTraveler Vault | Kingston Technology | Yes | |
DataTraveler Vault – Privacy Edition | Kingston Technology | Yes | |
Cruzer Enterprise | SanDisk | Yes | |
Store 'n' Go Corporate | Verbatim | Yes | |
Name | Developer/Manufacturer | Release Year | Current Model? |
Operating systems
Name | Windows NT-based | Pre-Windows NT | Windows Mobile/Pocket PC | FreeBSD | Linux | Mac OS | NetBSD | OpenBSD |
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IronKey S100 | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
IronKey S200 | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
IronKey D200 | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
IronClad | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
JumpDrive SecureII Plus | Yes | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
SafeStick | Yes | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | No | Unknown | Unknown |
DataTraveler 5000 | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
DataTraveler Locker+ | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No |
DataTraveler Vault | Yes | No | No | No | Public partition only | Public partition only | No | No |
DataTraveler Vault – Privacy Edition | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No |
Cruzer Enterprise | Yes | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Yes | Unknown | Unknown |
Store n' Go Corporate | Yes | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Name | Windows NT-based | Pre-Windows NT | Windows Mobile/Pocket PC | FreeBSD | Linux | Mac OS | NetBSD | OpenBSD |
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.
Name | Bootable | Encryption Type | Certification | Managed | Interface | Max Capacity | Included Software | Other Features |
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IronKey S100 | No | AES 128-bit CBC Hardware Encryption | FIPS 140-2 Level 2 | Enterprise Model only | USB 2.0 | 16GB | Identity Manager; Secure Sessions | |
IronKey S200 | No | AES 256-bit CBC Hardware Encryption | FIPS 140-2 Level 3 | Enterprise Model only | USB 2.0 | 16GB | Identity Manager; Secure Sessions | |
IronKey D200 | No | AES 256-bit CBC Hardware Encryption | FIPS 140-2 Level 3 | Enterprise Model only | USB 2.0 | 32GB | Identity Manager; Secure Sessions | |
IronClad | Yes | AES 256-bit CBC Hardware Encryption | FIPS 140-2 Level 3 | Yes | 16GB | USB 2.0 | ||
JumpDrive SecureII Plus | No | Hardware | FIPS 140-2 ? | USB 2.0 | ||||
SafeStick | No | Hardware | FIPS 140-2 ? | USB 2.0 | ||||
DataTraveler 5000 | No | AES 256-bit XTS Hardware Encryption | FIPS 140-2 Level 2[1] | No | USB 2.0 | 16GB | Water resistant | |
DataTraveler Locker+ | No | Hardware Encryption | No | No | USB 2.0 | 32GB | No | |
DataTraveler Vault | No | AES 256-bit Hardware Encryption | No | No | USB 2.0 | 32GB | DTVaultLock | Second unsecured partition |
DataTraveler Vault – Privacy Edition | No | AES 256-bit Hardware Encryption | No | No | USB 2.0 | 32GB | Waterproof to 4' | |
Cruzer Enterprise | No | Hardware | FIPS 140-2 ? | Yes | USB 2.0 | |||
Store 'n' Go Corporate | No | Hardware | FIPS 140-2 ? | USB 2.0 | ||||
Name | Bootable | Encryption Type | Certification | Managed | Interface | Max Capacity | Included Software | Other Features |
See also
Notes and references
- ^ Level 3 Pending