iStorage datAshur PRO+C Secure USB Flash Drive

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What is datAshur PRO+C?

The iStorage datAshur PRO+C is a user-friendly USB 3.2 (Gen 1) Type-C flash drive that combines ease of use with top-level security measures. It employs PIN protection and hardware encryption (AES-XTS 256-bit) to safeguard your data to military-grade standards.

Available in various capacities ranging from 32GB to 512GB, this innovative device ensures your information remains secure. Additionally, the datAshur PRO+C holds the distinction of being the world’s sole flash drive awaiting validation for FIPS 140-3 Level 3 certification.

The drive’s advanced security features provide complete data security and guarantees maximum protection of your data at all times. Built into the drive is a rechargeable battery, allowing the user to enter an 8-15-digit-PIN via the on-board keypad before connecting the device to a USB port. The datAshur PRO+C cannot be accessed without the user’s unique PIN, giving users peace of mind that their data is safe from prying eyes if their drive is lost or stolen, as without the PIN, there’s no way IN!

The design of the datAshur PRO+C flash drive includes a rugged extruded aluminium sleeve that is dust and water resistant to IP68 (pending) rating, and crush resistant that protects your drive from physical damage whilst keeping your data ultra-secure.

Use it straight out of the box, the datAshur PRO+C does not require any software or drivers to be installed and is compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, Chrome, Android, Thin Clients, and Embedded Systems. The datAshur PRO delivers drag and drop encryption, plug and play simplicity and can be used with any software. In plain and simple terms, without the PIN, there’s no way in!

Why choose datAshur PRO+C?
Did you know that millions of flash drives are lost or stolen every year and this figure is rising. Have you ever considered the impact of losing your non-encrypted USB flash drive? Your data would be at the mercy of anyone who stumbles across it.

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) now has the power to fine businesses and government bodies up to £500,000 for serious breaches of the Data Protection Act. This includes the loss of an unencrypted USB flash drive that contains client data. The ICO has been very clear in advising businesses and government bodies to encrypt all data that workers access, they also recognise that data which is encrypted and lost or stolen is not vulnerable to compromise.

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
The European Union will soon have the power to fine companies €100 million or 2% of their annual turnover if they are found to be in breach of the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The forthcoming legislation compels anyone who holds data on EU Citizens to implement adequate security measures to protect data from loss or theft.

Loss of confidential data can have a devastating effect on both businesses and consumers. It could lead to a hefty fine, the downfall of a business, embarrassment, job losses and adverse media attention. The iStorage datAshur PRO⁺C can protect you against all of this.

What is the difference between software and hardware encryption?
Software encryption:

Complex passwords can be cracked easily and quickly with a Brute Force Attack
Simple password cracking software is readily available on the internet, often free of charge
Software encryption is vulnerable to key loggers – where every key pressed is logged in either a software or hardware key logger
Software encryption can be corrupted by viruses
Software encryption is much slower when compared to hardware encryption
Software encryption needs to be installed on each computer that the external storage device is used on
Software encryption shares computers resources to encrypt data with other programs on the computer, making it only as safe as your computer.

Hardware encryption:

The datAshur PRO+C cannot be brute force attacked
The datAshur PRO+C is not vulnerable to keyloggers as the PIN is entered on the unit rather than the keyboard
The datAshur PRO+C does not require any software and can be used on any Windows, Mac, Linux, Chrome, Android, Thin Clients and Embedded Systems.
Encryption is performed in real-time thus there is no speed degradation
No software or drivers are required

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The datAshur PRO+C is a secure USB flash drive that offers military-grade AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption. It features a PIN-protected onboard keypad, ensuring that your data is secure from unauthorised access. Additionally, the datAshur PRO+C is holds FIPS 140-3 Level 3 certification, providing the highest level of data protection on the planet.

The datAshur PRO+C uses AES-XTS 256-bit encryption to secure your data in real-time. All critical components of this secure flash drive are covered with epoxy resin, making it tamper-evident. It also has a brute-force hack defense mechanism, which deletes all data after 10 failed attempts at entering the PIN, ensuring that your sensitive information remains safe.

Yes, the datAshur PRO+C is a secure USB-C flash drive. It features a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C interface, making it compatible with modern devices that use USB-C ports. The package also includes a USB Type-C to Type-A adapter, allowing you to use it with traditional USB ports as well.

The datAshur PRO+C offers fast data transfer speeds with read speeds up to 310 MB/s and write speeds up to 246 MB/s. These speeds ensure that you can securely transfer large files quickly and efficiently on your secure USB flash drive.

The datAshur PRO+C includes features like a Timeout Lock, which automatically locks the drive after a period of inactivity, and a drive reset function that reverts the device to factory settings, erasing all data if needed. This secure flash drive also supports admin and user PINs, allowing for secure management and recovery of data.

Yes, the datAshur PRO+C is OS and platform-independent, meaning it works on Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome, Android, and more. No software is required, making this secure USB flash drive a versatile option for securing data across various systems.

The datAshur PRO+C is designed with a rugged, extruded aluminium sleeve that is dust and water-resistant to IP57 standards. It is also crush-resistant, protecting your secure flash drive from physical damage and ensuring that your data remains safe under extreme conditions.

If you forget your PIN, you can reset the datAshur PRO+C by performing a factory reset. However, this will delete all data on the secure USB flash drive, as well as the encryption key, making the data irretrievable. After a reset, you can create a new user or admin PIN and use the drive again.

Yes, the datAshur PRO+C is perfect for corporate and government use. It supports independent admin and user PINs, allowing administrators to manage multiple devices and recover data if needed. This secure flash drive is perfect for organisations that require high-level data security and compliance with regulations.

No, the datAshur PRO+C is a secure flash drive that does not require any software installation. It is entirely hardware-based, providing encryption and protection directly through the device itself, making it easy to use and highly secure.