INTRODUCTION

   To date there's never been more need for safety/security against digital data theft, especially for people working in data sensitive fields like government agencies and various key industry positions. Now i may not work in either field and thus I’m not particularly worried about digital data theft but having access to sales numbers of both internal and external encrypted drives one thing's for certain, more people are in need of them every single day (and not just professionals). Of course, there are many people who put their trust on Cloud based storage and even though it's not possible (at least by using regular means) to access data on such servers there's always a chance someone may gain access to those files via your own personal computer. iStorage thought of this contingency and so late last year they announced the brand new cloudAshur Cloud Encryption Module which we have with us here today.

   iStorage is the trusted global leader of award-winning, PIN authenticated, hardware encrypted portable data storage & cloud encryption devices. iStorage offers the most innovative range of products to securely encrypt, store and protect data to military standards; safeguarding valuable and sensitive data to ensure compliance with stringent regulations and directives such as GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, NRC, GLB and DHS Initiatives. Founded in London, England in 2009 by John Michael, a serial entrepreneur, with 32 years’ experience within the IT Industry, iStorage has fast become recognised as a leading innovator and supplier of ultra-secure, easy to use and affordable portable data storage devices.

   Even though the cloudAshur Cloud Encryption Module is identical to the previously released datAshur PRO2 model (minus the silver instead of black color) and thus once again we see an IP58 certified anodized aluminum housing (dust and waterproof beyond 1 meter depth) complete with an alphanumeric keypad (polymer coated wear resistant keys), shift key (can be used for special PIN characters), 3.7v lithium-polymer rechargeable battery and epoxy resin coated internal components it lacks flash storage space. Instead the common criteria EAL4+ ready secure microprocessor (defends the drive against external tamper, bypass laser attacks and fault injections) combined with the FIPS PUB 197, AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption (FIPS 140-2 Level 3, NLNCSA BSPA & NATO restricted level certified) via PIN authentication (7-15 digits in length / supports independent Admin, User and even self-destruct PINs) allows the end user to restrict/secure access to both local and Cloud based files and folders from service providers like Google Drive, Amazon Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, DropBox, iCloud and more. As expected iStorage covers the new cloudAshur with a 3-year limited warranty and offers free lifetime technical support.