Kingston IronKey D500S 128GB USB Flash Drive

Kingston IronKey D500S – FIPS 140-3 Level 3 USB drive with military-grade security

The Kingston IronKey D500S is a hardware-encrypted USB drive developed for government agencies, defense, businesses, and organizations with high demands for data security and regulatory compliance. With FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validation, XTS-AES 256-bit hardware encryption, and a robust zinc casing, the D500S offers one of the market's most advanced protections for sensitive information.

According to the manufacturer's specifications, the model is FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validated (certificate #5029), TAA/CMMC compliant, and designed and assembled in the USA

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Military-grade security and certification

The IronKey D500S is:

• FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validated

• Equipped with XTS-AES 256-bit hardware encryption

• Built according to MIL-STD-810F

• IP67-rated (waterproof and dustproof with cap on)

• TAA/CMMC compliant

• Provided with digitally signed firmware (protection against BadUSB)

All encryption and decryption happens directly on the device without leaving traces on the host computer. This makes the D500S suitable for environments where data leakage must absolutely not occur.

Multi-layered protection against attacks

The D500S is designed to withstand both physical and digital attacks:

• Protection against brute force attacks (automatic crypto-erase after too many incorrect attempts)

• Epoxy-filled construction protecting internal components from tampering

• Automatic self-test at startup

• Shutdown upon abnormal temperature or voltage levels

• Crypto-Erase password for permanent data deletion in compromised situations

The robust zinc casing is shock-resistant, vibration-proof, and crush-resistant – developed for demanding environments.

Advanced password management

The D500S supports:

• Multi-Password system (Admin, User, and One-Time Recovery)

• Traditional complex password (8–16 characters)

• Passphrase mode (10–128 characters)

• Dual hidden partitions (Admin + User)

• Global or session-based write protection setting

The administrator can reset user passwords and manage partitions for secure file distribution.

Performance and capacity

Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-A)
Capacities: 16 GB – 512 GB

Speeds via USB 3.2 Gen 1:

• 16–128 GB: up to 260 MB/s read, 190 MB/s write

• 256 GB: up to 240 MB/s read, 170 MB/s write

• 512 GB: up to 310 MB/s read, 250 MB/s write

Compatible with:

• Windows 10 & 11

• macOS 12–15

• Linux (Kernel 4.4+)

5-year warranty and free technical support included.

Regulatory compliance and DLP

The IronKey D500S helps organizations meet requirements according to:

• GDPR

• HIPAA

• SOX

• CCPA

• CMMC

It is an effective tool for Data Loss Prevention (DLP) in environments where information security is business-critical.

Specifications

• Certification: FIPS 140-3 Level 3

• Encryption: XTS-AES 256-bit (hardware)

• Casing: Zinc, epoxy-filled

• Protection class: IP67

• Standard: MIL-STD-810F

• Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1

• Connector: USB Type-A

• Dimensions: 79.5 × 20 × 10 mm

• Operating temperature: 0–50 °C

• Warranty: 5 years

Summary

The Kingston IronKey D500S is a professional security tool for organizations that do not compromise on data security. With FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validation, robust physical construction, and advanced password management, this is a USB drive for high-security environments where data protection is crucial.

Perfect for government agencies, defense, IT security departments, and businesses with regulatory requirements.