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iStorage datAshur PRO+C

FIPS 140-3 Level 3 Certified Hardware Encryption

FIPS 140-3 Level 3 Certified

The datAshur PRO+C is one of the first portable storage devices to achieve FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validation — the highest assurance level currently available for commercial removable media. This device provides military-grade hardware encryption with comprehensive physical and logical security protections.

Technical Specifications

Independent Certification

Validated to FIPS 140-3 Level 3 by accredited cryptographic testing laboratories. Certification covers hardened tamper-resistant construction, role-based authentication mechanisms, and secure cryptographic key storage within a protected module.

Encryption Architecture

Full-disk AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption performed entirely on the device using a dedicated cryptographic processor. Encryption keys never touch the host system, preventing software-based key extraction attacks and ensuring platform-independent security.

Tamper-Resistant Electronics

Internal components are encapsulated in a protective resin barrier designed to detect and resist physical intrusion attempts. This hardening reveals probing attempts, resists drilling attacks, protects against voltage manipulation, and provides defense against side-channel analysis.

On-Device PIN Entry

Access control through an integrated physical keypad ensures PIN authentication occurs before USB enumeration. This design prevents keylogging, bypasses software-based authentication attacks, and maintains security even on compromised host systems.

Brute-Force Protection

Configurable failed PIN attempt threshold triggers automatic cryptographic key erasure. After exceeding the limit (typically 10-15 attempts), the device permanently destroys encryption keys, rendering data cryptographically unrecoverable without requiring physical destruction.

System Compatibility

OS-agnostic operation with no driver requirements. Functions seamlessly with Windows, macOS, Linux, thin clients, virtualised environments, embedded systems, and air-gapped networks. The device presents as standard USB mass storage after PIN authentication.

Physical Construction

Military-grade aluminum housing with impact-resistant design. Epoxy-potted electronics protect against physical tampering while maintaining durability for field deployment. Dust and water resistant to IP57 standard.

Performance

USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface delivering read speeds up to 430 MB/s and write speeds up to 370 MB/s. Hardware encryption occurs in real-time with minimal performance impact. Available in capacities from 8GB to 512GB.

Administrative Features

Role-based access with separate Admin and User PINs. Admin mode allows PIN recovery, device reset, and policy enforcement. Read-only mode available for forensic evidence handling and secure data distribution.

Use Cases

Government & Defense

Meets stringent protection requirements for classified material transport, cross-domain solution integration, and secure data transfer in air-gapped environments.

Enterprise Data Protection

Compliant solution for regulated industries (healthcare, finance, legal) requiring HIPAA, SOX, GLBA, or PCI-DSS adherence for portable media.

Forensic & Legal

Chain-of-custody protection for digital evidence, secure case file transport, and tamper-evident storage for sensitive legal materials.

Backup & Archive

Encrypted offline backups with long-term data protection, secure archival storage, and disaster recovery media that doesn't depend on cloud providers.