INTRODUCTION

   The main concept behind portable storage media has literally been the same for as long as i can remember. So, performance aside whether it's a flash drive, portable hard disk or solid state drive or even a memory card the entire idea is to carry enough storage space with you to fit data, regardless of type. What has changed slightly is the ways one can secure that data and even though to that end most people use software based encryption hardware based models are not only far more secure but they are also available in various types (keypad, touch screen, bluetooth and RFID) and i can't help but to point out that they look a lot cooler as well. Kingston is the latest storage media brand to release a touch screen model, the IronKey Vault Privacy 80ES the 480GB variant of which i have here with me today.

   Kingston Technology Europe Co LLP and Kingston Technology Company, Inc., are part of the same corporate group (“Kingston”). Kingston is the world’s largest independent manufacturer of memory products. From big data, to laptops and PCs, to IoT-based devices like smart and wearable technology, to design-in and contract manufacturing, Kingston helps deliver the solutions used to live, work and play. The world’s largest PC makers and cloud-hosting companies depend on Kingston for their manufacturing needs, and our passion fuels the technology the world uses every day. We strive beyond our products to see the bigger picture, to meet the needs of our customers and offer solutions that make a difference. To learn more about how Kingston Is With You, visit Kingston.com.

   Kingston currently has the IronKey Vault Privacy 80ES line (OS independent) available in 3 different capacities (480/960/1920GB) all of which feature a color touch-screen (all drive properties are adjusted from here so there's basically no need to even read the instructions), are based on SATA III/600 solid state drives and follow the USB 3.2 Gen 1 standard (up to 250MB/s read/write). As with other secure portable SSD models today the IronKey Vault Privacy 80ES sports FIPS 197 certified XTS AES 256-bit encryption together with a common criteria EAL5+ certified controller thus safeguarding your sensitive data against BadUSB and brute force attacks (data is erased after a user specified number of failed PIN attempts). Of course, the IronKey Vault Privacy 80ES also comes ready with secondary security features like multi-password support (admin access recovery), auto timeout (drive lock), touch screen layout randomizer, secure-erase, and read-only protection. In terms of warranty Kingston covers the IronKey Vault Privacy 80ES line with a 3-year limited one.