Kingston Technology IronKey 64GB Basic S1000 Encrypted USB 3.0 FIPS 140-2 Level 3

Kingston IronKey S1000 is a hardware-encrypted USB flash drive designed to protect sensitive data with FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validation. The drive uses 256-bit AES encryption in XTS mode with on-device Cryptochip key management, detects physical tampering and provides automatic data protection when removed. Firmware is digitally signed to prevent BadUSB attacks. The S1000 supports two passphrase types — a complex password or a passphrase up to 255 characters — and locks after ten invalid attempts with options to reformat or securely destroy the drive.

Advantages

The S1000 combines robust hardware encryption, FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certification and tamper-detection in an anodized aluminium, epoxy-filled enclosure that is dust-, shock- and MIL-STD-810F waterproof resistant. It offers USB 3.0 performance for fast transfers, digitally-signed firmware for enhanced protection against USB-based attacks, and flexible passphrase options for user access control. Centralised administration is available to manage large deployments of IronKey drives.

Suitable for

• Secure transport of confidential documents and datasets
• Compliance with regulations such as FIPS, HIPAA, PCI and GLBA
• IT departments managing large numbers of encrypted drives
• Users needing a rugged, tamper-resistant portable drive

Key specifications

• Model: Kingston IronKey S1000 (IKS1000B/64GB)
• Capacity: 64 GB
• Interface: USB Type-A, USB 3.0 (USB 3.2 Gen 1 / USB 3.1 Gen 1 compatible)
• Encryption: 256-bit AES hardware-based, XTS mode
• Security validation: FIPS 140-2 Level 3
• Tamper detection and on-device Cryptochip key management
• Firmware: digitally signed (BadUSB protection)
• Passphrase: complex password or up to 255-character passphrase; locks after 10 invalid attempts
• Form factor: cap; weight: 0.034 kg; colour: silver

How to use

Insert the Kingston IronKey S1000 into a USB Type-A port on a computer that supports USB 3.0/3.1 for optimal speed. On first use, set a complex password or enter a passphrase (up to 255 characters) following the on-screen prompts. Use the provided administration tools to centrally configure access policies and manage multiple drives if required. If the drive is removed, encryption protects the data automatically; after ten incorrect passphrase attempts the device will lock and require reformat or secure destruction per configured policy.

Recommendations

Keep a secure record of passphrases and use the central administration solution for enterprise deployments. Use USB 3.0 ports to achieve the drive's rated transfer performance and follow organisational policies for secure disposal or reformatting if the drive locks after multiple failed attempts.