The world's most secure, easy to use USB 3.0 hardware encrypted Flash Drive with
Secure PIN access. With Capacities upto 240GB!
With the datAshur SSD’s advanced security features such as read-only mode, auto-lock, self-destruct PIN and brute force protection, delivers complete data security and guarantees 100% protection of your data.
Highlights
OS and platform independent – compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, Andorid, Thin Clients and Embedded Systems
PIN activated 7-16 digits - Alphanumeric keypad use a memorable number or word for your PIN
Military grade Full-disk XTS AES 256-bit Hardware Encryption
FIPS PUB 197 Validated Encryption Algorithm
No software or drivers required
Supports Admin and User independent PINs
Read-Only capabilities
Drive reset destroys data and recovers use of drive
Boot Delay Feature
Tough epoxy internal filling for Physical Attack Protection
Works with any USB/USB On-The-Go devices
100% Hardware Encryption
Brute Force Hack Defense Feature
Capacities of 30GB, 60GB, 120GB & 240GB*
Crypto-parameters protected with SHA-256 hashing
Customisation service available – contact iStorage for further information
FIPS 140-2 IL3 (pending)
Wear resistant Key Pad
Auto-lock on removal or predetermined period of inactivity
Dust and water resistant durable aluminum housing
3 year warranty
Self Destruct PIN Feature

What is datAshur SSD®?
With software-free operation, cross-platform compatibility, USB 3.0 speed, increased capacities of up to 240GB, plus a host of high-level security features that you’d never expect to find in a flash drive, datAshur SSD brings a world of advanced data security to your fingertips. This easy to use USB 3.0 flash drive incorporates PIN access with military grade 256-bit AES hardware encryption.
How does datAshur SSD work?
1. Enter you PIN
To begin using your drive you have to input your 7-16 digit PIN.
2. Plug & Play
Locate your USB port and plug in the drive.
3. Unplug to lock
Simply pull out of the port.
Read Only Mode
Administrator mode allows the setup of a ‘Read Only’ user mode so that data can only be read from datAshur SSD protecting the data from accidental deletion and changes to the file’s content.
What is Boot Delay Feature
Use datAshur SSD as a bootable USB flash drive without the need for any configuration. datAshur Personal drives are equipped with a 10 second uninterrupted boot delay in order to accommodate power cycling during a host boot process.
FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Validated (pending)
The datashur SSD is undergoing the process of validation to meet the U.S. government standards for information technology and computer security. NIST FIPS 140 is the cryptography standard program required by the US federal government for protection of sensitive data.
The datAshur SSD’s FIPS 140-2 validation covers 11 areas of its cryptographic security system, including physical security, cryptographic key management and design integrity. Available in four levels, the datAshur SSD’s FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certification encompasses both the datAshur SSD’s physical tamper-resistant features as well as its identity-based authentication.
Utilizes Military Grade 256-bit AES XTS Hardware Encryption
All data on the datAshur SSD is encrypted on-the-fly with the built-in XTS-AES 256-bit hardware encryption.
Onboard Alphanumeric Keypad – Prevents Hardware and Software Key Logging
Using a rechargeable battery, the datAshur SSD enables the user to unlock the drive with a 7-16 digit PIN BEFORE connecting to the USB port on your computer, tablet or mobile device. The embedded keypad prevents hardware and software key logging attempts to capture your password entered via the host system.
Software-Free Design
With no admin rights to contend with, the datAshur SSD is a breeze to implement.
Independent User and Admin PINs
The datAshur SSD can be configured with independent User and Admin PINs, making it ideal for corporate and government deployment. If the User forgets their PIN, the drive can be unlocked using the Admin PIN which can then clear the forgotten User PIN and allow for the User to set a new PIN.
Drive Reset Feature
The datAshur SSD also includes a drive reset feature which clears both User and Admin PINs, destroys the data, creates a new randomly generated encryption key and allows the drive to be reused. The datAshur SSD is capable of generating an infinite number of randomly generated encryption keys, allowing the user to reset the drive as often as required.
Dust and Water Resistant Durable Aluminum Housing - IP58 Certification (pending)
Protecting data goes well beyond encryption. Tough enough to go anywhere, the datAshur SSD's resilient design makes it perfect for travel and field applications. With its rugged, extruded aluminum crush-resistant casing, the datAshur SSD is tamper evident and well-protected against physical damage.
The Ingress Protection (IP) rating is an international standard that tests electrical products against two main environmental factors, liquids and dust. The testing is done independently by a 3rd party and involves two separate tests. In order to receive the certification, the datAshur SSD was subjected to a dust chamber for 8 hours and submerged in a water tank at 1 meter for 30 minutes, after which the datAshur SSD was tested for functionality, and inspected for water and dust in its electronics.
Sealed from Physical Attacks by Tough Epoxy Coating
The internal drive components are completely protected by a super tough epoxy compound, making it virtually impossible to remove without causing permanent damage to the electronics. This barrier prevents a potential hacker from accessing the encryption circuitry and launching a variety of potential attacks.
Brute Force Self Destruct Feature
As the datAshur SSD is unlocked using its own keypad and not via a keyboard, it is not vulnerable to software/hardware based key-loggers or brute force attacks. In addition the datAshur SSD further protects your data with a programmable “Brute Force Hack Defense Mechanism” which deletes the encryption key and destroys all stored data if the incorrect PIN is entered up to a total of 20 consecutive times.
Unattended Auto Lock feature
The datAshur SSD automatically locks once you unplug the drive from your computer's USB port or power to the USB port is turned off or after a pre-programmed period of inactivity
Wear Resistant Key Pad
Designed with protection in mind, the entire iStorage family incorporates‘wear resistant’ keypads to hide key usage and avoid tipping off a potential hacker to the commonly used keys.
Lock Override Mode
Designated for specific cases in which the datAshur SSD needs to remain unlocked through USB port re-enumeration such as during reboot, or passing through a virtual machine. With the toughness and security you'd expect from iStorage, the datAshur SSD brings new features, speed, and storage capacities that you'd never expect in a flash drive.
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 SSD cannot be brute force attacked
The datAshur SSD is not vulnerable to keyloggers as the PIN is entered on the unit rather than the keyboard
The datAshur SSD does not require any software and can be used on any PC, MAC, Linux, Android or Symbian system
Encryption is performed in real-time thus there is no speed degradation
No software or drivers are required

Specifications
Capacity
30GB, 60GB, 120GB & 240GB

Data Transfer Rate
Up to 195MB per second read.
Up to 162MB per second write

Dimensions with sleeve
95.5mm x 24.5mm x 12.6mm

Dimensions without sleeve
93mm x 24.5mm x 12.6mm

Weight
46 grams

Interface
Super Speed USB 3.0 backward compatible with USB 2.0 / 1.1

Operating System compatibility
Windows, MAC OS, Linux, Android, Thin Clients & Embedded systems

Hardware Data Encryption
Real time military grade XTS-AES 256-bit hardware encryption

Encryption Keys
256-bit Hardware

Hashing
256-bit SHA

Approvals
FIPS 140-2 Level 3 (Pending), FIPS Pub 197 Validation, IP58