Kingston Knowledge Center
Learn about memory and storage products, the latest technology trends, tutorials and best practices for both personal and enterprise users.
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Cybersecurity – How to Stay Ahead in 2022
We explore our KingstonCognate experts’ thoughts on cyberthreats and cybersecurity challenges.
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Maintaining Your SSD’s Health Using SMART Monitoring
A look into SMART monitoring, Kingston SSD manager, and other ways to maintain an SSD’s health.
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SSDs: The Changing Face of Data Storage eBook
In this eBook, we speak with experts about the journey of data storage, and what the future holds.
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Additional Storage for Your Valve Steam Deck
Valve’s Steam Deck uses microSD cards for expanded storage. Which one is right for you?
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Encrypted USB Flash Drives: Cheaper Than Attorney Fees
Invest in encrypted drives so that if they are lost or stolen you are not on the hook for legal fees which can be more expensive.
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How to Stay Secure in a Digitized World
We explore Tomasz Surdyk's thoughts on how all entities can stay secure in the digitized world.
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SSDs and RAM power every step of the streaming media and entertainment pipeline
From shooting, to post-production, to encoding, to distribution at data centres, SSDs and RAM are powering the world of OTT Media & Entertainment (M&E) video and audio streaming.
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Transporting and Protecting Data Outside Your Firewall
Protection data on the move with superior hardware-based Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 256.
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What is the difference between PCIe Gen 3 and PCIe Gen 4?
PCIe Gen 4 accommodates full bandwidth that is possible with NVMe SSDs tech.
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Hybrid Working Environments Will Mean Increased Data Vulnerability
A company’s IT specialists should be expected to add data security to the PCs of remote workers.
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Upgrade Your PC to Streamline Your Workflow
Take advantage of these upgrades to streamline your workflow.
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How to Choose Server Memory
We explore the different types of memory & how to make the right choice for your server.
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FBI Warns Hackers are Mailing Malware on USB Drives to their Targets
Don’t plug any USB drives into your computer if you don’t know exactly where they came from.
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Software Encryption and Regulatory Compliance: Less Expensive Solution with Major Security Risks
Software based encryption can be disabled by the user. This can lead to fines and legal fees if the drive is lost.
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Is Encrypted Storage Needed If You Use the Cloud?
There are benefits to using both cloud storage and hardware-based encryption.
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SSDs for Purpose-Built Computers: Design-In SSDs
Design-In SSD are for industrial system builders. The SSDs go through qualification process so they can be added to system BOM.
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MT/s vs MHz: A Better Measure for Memory Speed
MT/s is the accurate measure for DDR SDRAM memory transfers that happen on both the rising and falling edges of the clock cycle, not MHz.
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Top 12 Tips SMEs Can Take to Enhance Cybersecurity
We explore the top 12 tips small and medium size enterprises can take to enhance cybersecurity.
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What Is Driving the Growth of Data Centers?
This infographic is about the different types of data centers, the myths, and Kingston's DC solutions.
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What is USB 3.2 Gen 2x2?
It’s a multi-lane operation for new hosts and devices using the USB-C connector.
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Kingston’s 3 Predictions for the Data Center and Enterprise IT in 2022
We’ve examined several factors using unique research to identify what may impact markets globally in 2022.
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2022: Technology Expert Predictions
2021 has been a year full of challenges and innovations. But what will 2022 bring?
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The Best Storage Options for Gaming Consoles
This article will look at some of the best storage options available for your gaming console.
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Top 10 PC Build Mistakes Beginners Make
Decided to build your own PC? These are what we think are the most common PC build mistakes.
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Types of SSD Form Factors
When selecting an SSD you must know which form factor you need. M.2, mSATA or SATA?
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Choosing Storage for Your Android Device
First, look for Class A1 or Class A2 markings. As for capacity, microSD cards can hold up to 512GB of storage.
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How to Choose the Right Memory Card for Your Dash Cam
Storage is a crucial part of using a dash cam and high-endurance cards are designed especially for heavy use.
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Installing an M.2 SSD in a PlayStation® 5
Get more storage in your PS5 with a simple upgrade using the empty M.2 slot.
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The Best Storage Options for Creatives and When to Use Them
Here, we look at the best storage options for creatives - memory cards, SSDs, HDDs, and the cloud.
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How Kingston Is Powering WolfVision’s Hybrid World of In-Person and Virtual Meetings
Kingston powers WolfVision’s products to bring hybrid meetings to companies and organizations.
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Understanding Video Game Age Ratings
How do you know if the video games they are playing are age appropriate?
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Digital Transformation: Sustaining Success in a New Business Era
Read our eBook, about the rise of digital transformation and what the future holds.
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DDR5 Memory Standard: An introduction to the next generation of DRAM module technology
DDR5 memory has arrived featuring better performance, greater stability and improved efficiency over DDR4.
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How to Close the Security Gap for Small and Medium-Size Enterprises
Prof. Sally Eaves shares her thoughts on the SME cybersecurity landscape and the need for education & support.
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Don’t Let Old Tech Go to Waste: Recycle Your Old Devices
Electronics donation and recycling is a great way to help conserve resources and natural materials.
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Sustained Commitment Required for Cybersecurity
Bill Mew shares his thoughts how the largest security challenges need commitment from the boardroom.
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Windows 11 - Does Your Organization Need to Upgrade or Refresh?
We explore the system requirements needed and the benefits of upgrading rather than replacing.
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Gaming with Windows 11: What to Expect with the New PC Performance Features
Windows 11 is here! Check out these exciting new PC performance features for gamers.
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Are You Close to the Edge? Why Edge Computing Needs Security
Rob May shares his thoughts on how close we are to edge computing and the security it requires.
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How to Clean Your PC System
Cleaning your system is not as hard as you might think! Check out our step-by-step guide.
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How to Format a USB Flash Drive
We explain how to format a USB flash drive in Windows and Mac OS 10+.
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The Difference Between Memory and Storage in Gaming
Understand the difference between a storage medium and a gaming PC's memory.
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How to Upgrade Your Laptop with RAM
Older laptops with bad gaming performance should be upgraded with more RAM. We show you how.
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Enterprise Capabilities in the Palm of Your Hand: A Videographer’s Experience with the DC500M
The high-performance DC500M Server SSD is the best storage choice for a pro videographer.
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How Memory and Storage Have Supported the Digital Evolution
Memory and storage have evolved over the years. Get an insight from our industry expert.
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21st Century Private Diary
Write your diary digitally with a password protected, cloud backup solution.
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How to Set Up Parental Controls on your PC or Mac
Setting parental controls on your computer doesn’t have to be complicated. Here's how.
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A Kingston Gift Guide for STEAM Majors
Here are some tech gift ideas for the STEAM major students in your life.
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2 Types of M.2 SSDs: SATA and NVMe
There are two types of M.2 SSDs available which are SATA and NVMe. Learn more about each type.
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Accelerate Your Server Performance with SSD RAID Arrays
Our partnership with Microchip’s RAID controllers helps deliver high performance for server storage.
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A Quiet Revolution Is Taking Place in Memory. What's Going On?
DRAM technology is evolving. Get an insight from our industry expert and our in-house specialists.
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Webinar: Top 5 Reasons to Use Encrypted SSDs
Discover the top 5 reasons to use encrypted SSDs.
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How to Install an Internal 2.5” SSD
Installing an internal SSD is easy and can improve the overall speed of your desktop PC or laptop.
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How to Install an M.2 SSD
This is a step-by-step guide on installing an M.2 SSD into a laptop or desktop PC.
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The Kingston Workflow Station Makes Things Easy for Content Creators and Video Professionals
Learn how the Kingston Workflow Station can make file transfers out in the field faster for professionals.
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Case study: How Simply Hosting benefited from collaborative service and support
Kingston helped optimize Simply Hosting’s storage in its data centers to ensure they were always on.
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The 5 Benefits of SSDs over Hard Drives
SSDs are more durable, reliable, faster, smaller, lighter, silent and more power efficient than traditional hard drives.
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Streaming 101 - How to Go Live on Twitch, Facebook Live, YouTube, and Other Platforms
Video game live streaming is on the rise in popularity, and some gamers have turned it into a profession.
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How Much Memory Do You Need for Gaming?
Memory is essential for a good PC gaming experience, but how much memory do gamers need?
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Is It Time to Upgrade Your PC Build?
It's important to pay attention to the performance of your PC to know when you need to upgrade.
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The Ultimate RAM Guide for Gamers
In this guide, we’ll break down what you need to know and understand as a first-time RAM buyer.
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Is it better to build or buy a gaming PC?
It seems like gamers would build their own PCs, but are the benefits still worth the time and effort?
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How Does Hardware-Based SSD Encryption Work? Software vs Hardware, AES 256-bit and TCG Opal 2.0
Secure important personal and private information on a PC with a hardware encrypted SSD.
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Difference between SLC, MLC, TLC and 3D NAND in USB flash drives, SSDs and memory cards
Are there endurance vs cost benefits between the different types of NAND?
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How Kingston helped lower data center power costs by 60%
Learn how Kingston helped to lower power costs and increase performance so Hostmein could deliver on SLAs.
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The Critical Roles of Data Centers During COVID-19
The pandemic has increased internet traffic which has placed importance on the role of data centers.
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Data Loss Prevention in Our Remote Working World
The use of DLP software, VPNs, encrypted SSDs, and USBs will help mitigate some risks of remote working.
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Beyond Smart Cities: How IoT is Changing the World
In this eBook, we speak with experts about IoT’s journey and prepare organizations for IoT’s future.
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The Difference Between SSD and HDD
Why should you choose an SSD over an HDD? The main factor is better performance from SSDs.
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How to Choose a Memory Card for Shooting 4K Video
Flash memory cards for capturing 4K video need the right capacity, write speed, data transfer speed, and video speed.
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How to Repurpose Your Old Laptop for Children
A step-by-step guide on how to repurpose your old laptop for your children to study, watch videos, or even play games.
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Sustainability, Innovation, and Partnership Series - Episode 2
Join industry experts to discuss how technology partners like Kingston support their business growth and sustainability.
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Should you upgrade your memory or storage for better PC performance?
Do you need to upgrade your memory or storage for your desired PC performance?
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NVMe vs SATA: What is the difference?
NVMe is the new protocol for flash storage while SATA was hold-over from HDD.
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How Much Memory Do You Need for Video Editing?
More DRAM means faster PC performance when editing from video, from playback responsiveness to render time. But is 8, 16, 32, or 64GB enough? How much do you need for 1080p, 4K, or 8K?
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Webinar: How Is NVMe Revolutionizing Storage?
Watch this webinar to discover the benefits of NVMe SSDs.
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The NVMe Promise: Squeeze More Out of Existing CPUs
NVMe over Fabric helps CPUs to run more efficiently with lower latency and higher throughput.
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NVMe: Redundancy and RAID
The switch to NVMe requires a full stack review from IT architects to ensure redundancy exists on every layer of the stack.
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Driving NVMe Into the Future
Here are seven of the predictions of what will drive NVMe adoption for 2021.
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How to Test an Enterprise SSD Part 2: Know Which Metrics to Test and Use the Right Software
Test SSDs to know the real endurance, changes in latency and IOPS in sequential and random read or write scenarios.
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How to Test an Enterprise SSD Part 1: Use Your Exact Environment with Real Data, Apps, and Hardware
SSD test beds for enterprise servers should be done with the real hardware, OS and data. We’ll explain why.
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Sustainability, Innovation, and Partnership Series - Episode 1
Industry experts discuss topics like the key pillars of tech relationships, sustainability, and IT optimization.
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Lockdowns, Upgrades, and Industry Challenges in the Cloud and Data Centers
MSP industry expert Rob May’s insight into how memory/storage upgrades help companies with remote workers.
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Using AI to Turn Today’s Challenges into Tomorrow’s Opportunities
In this eBook, we talk to industry experts as we explore the benefits of artificial intelligence, how it’s fuelling data consumption and how you can prepare your organization for the opportunities it presents.
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Why Should You Adopt NVMe SSD?
SSD technology is evolving from SATA to NVMe. Get an insight from our industry expert and in-house specialists.
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How to Allow USB Drive Access Without Compromising Endpoint Security
In this whitepaper, Kingston explains how you can enforce a DLP strategy, while allowing USB drive use.
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Choosing Storage for Raspberry Pi
What is the best class, capacity and endurance level microSD card to use with a Raspberry Pi
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Influencer Tech Insights for 2021
What will 2021 bring in tech and trends? What do our KingstonCognate members and industry experts predict for the future?
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Choosing the Right Memory Card for Your Security Camera
When selecting storage for your security camera, you must consider the memory card’s capacity, speed, and durability.
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Top 4 SSD Buying Mistakes
Don’t pick the wrong type of SSD for your server. A wrong choice means a higher cost of ownership. Learn to pick the right SSDs.
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Who Is Responsible for Cyber Security and Privacy?
Cyber security and data privacy are everyone’s responsibility. What are the key considerations?
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Understanding the Naming Conventions and Labels of SD and microSD Cards
How can a SD or microSD card be rated at both C10 and U3 if one means 10MB/s and the other means 30MB/s? Let us explain.
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Upgrading Your SSD? Upgrade Your Computer’s Security too with Self-Encrypted SSDs
We show you how selecting the right SSD can upgrade both your performance and your security.
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How to Use a USB Flash Drive on Windows PC
Learn how to find the drive in Windows Explorer, open files, and copy files to and from a USB flash drive on Windows 10.
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USB-C Explained
USB-C is a small, slim connector. Its symmetrical and reversible shape is what makes it popular.
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A Guide to Speed Classes for SD and microSD Cards
What does Speed Class C10 mean? What is a UHS Class and V Class? It relates directly to how fast the device needs to write the data.
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A Guide to SD and microSD Card Types
What is SDHC, SDXC, SDUC and microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, and microSDUC? What should I use for each type of device? We will guide you on selecting the right card for your gear.
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What are the benefits of next-gen 16Gbit DDR4 DRAM?
Planning a new system? Watch this video to learn about the benefits 16Gbit DRAM next-gen technology.
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Kingston Server Memory Solutions Are Powering the Best Multiplayer Online Gaming Experiences
Behind every great online gaming experience is an even greater technology solution.
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Using a USB Drive on a Mac
We will go over how to use a USB drive, thumb drive, flash drive, pendrive, etc, on a Mac computer.
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How to Select the Right Memory Card for Your Use
There are many factors in choosing a memory card such as speed, capacity and device type. We’ll help you choose the right card.
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Choosing a microSD Card for Your Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch comes with 32GB of internal storage, expandable with a microSD card that will hold more games. But how do you pick a card?
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Using an Encrypted USB Flash Drive with an iPhone or iPad
You can read and write to an encrypted USB flash drive with an iPad or iPhone with the right adaptor. Here’s how.
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Choosing microSD Cards for Your Drone Adventures
How fast does the write speed and capacity of a microSD card for drones really need to be? How many cards do you need?
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What Businesses Need in their Work-from-Home Enablement
What we learned from Kingston’s experts and tech influencers on work-from-home enablement Twitter chat.
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What is the difference between memory and storage?
Understand the difference between a storage medium and a system's dynamic random-access memory.
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7 Easy Tips to Increase Productivity While Working from Home
Having a dedicated workspace, setting priorities, and eliminating distractions are just a few ways to increase productivity from home.
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Install more memory in your laptop or desktop PC for a better video conferencing experience
It’s not just internet bandwidth you need when using Microsoft Teams and Zoom. The hardware matters too.
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NAND Flash Technology and Solid-State Drives (SSDs)
Learn about types of NAND in SSDs like SLC, MLC, TLC, QLC, 3D NAND. What is Wear Leveling?
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Optimal Endpoint Security Explained and Explored in Partnership with Matrix42
Kingston & Matrix42 partnered to give optimal endpoint security solution in multiple sectors to mitigate risks.
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10 Ways to Speed Up a PC Running Windows 10
If you’re finding your PC performance slowing down these tips can help improve your speeds and PC efficiency.
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What is NVMe SSD Technology?
NVMe is the protocol designed for flash storage like SSDs, as we move beyond legacy AHCI standards used in SATA SSDs and spinning disk hard drives.
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NVMe SSDs for Client Systems
Benefits of NVMe for PC Performance, Gaming, and Content Creation.
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The Benefits of NVMe in Enterprise
NVMe is now the standard protocol for SSDs to empower data centers and enterprise environments.
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C-Suites Need to Stop Taking Unnecessary Risks
Organizations must consider revenue, profit, and risk equally in order to mitigate data security & cyber security risks. In this article, industry expert Bill Mew provides an insight into this topic.
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6 Ways to Speed Up Your Mac
There are a few ways to speed up a slow iMac or MacBook that doesn’t require any hardware or software upgrades.
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Case Study: Helping Rapid On-Premises Application Growth with Kingston Enterprise Products and Services
Learn how Hosteur supported their rapid growth & SLAs with Kingston Enterprise products & services.
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Twitter Chat: Security Experts and Privacy Discuss GDPR in 2020
What do industry experts think has changed since the introduction of GDPR?
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Case Study: Accelerating virtual machines with Kingston DC500M SSDs
Find out how Hardwareluxx were able to manage the growth of their web traffic using Kingston's DC500M SSD.
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Rip and Replace vs Predictability: Why SSDs with Predictable Latency Matters
Data centers should be using server SSDs. There are many benefits over client drives and costs have come down.
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The Right Solid-State Drive (SSD) Matters
Choosing the right SSD for your server is important since server SSDs are optimized to perform at a predictable latency level while client (desktop/laptop) SSDs are not. These difference result in better uptime and less lag for critical apps and services.
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Why does 5G need Edge Computing in a Micro Data Center?
Industry expert Simon Besteman provide insight on why 5G demands edge computing in micro data centers.
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Is Now the Time for SDS (Software Defined Storage)?
SDS hasn’t lived up to its hype but now that NVMe is more affordable the commodity hardware is ready to deliver.
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4 Things Data Center Managers Can Learn from HPC
Cloud and on-premise data center managers can learn a lot from supercomputing.
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The Demand on Data Centers in the Time of Coronavirus
What are the demands of the Data Centers in these unprecedented times? Read this article from Industry Expert, Dr Sally Eaves & she will provide you with an insight on the demands.
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Should I Make the Switch to NVMe?
Cameron Crandall of Kingston helps you self-evaluate the need to move to your server storage solution to NVMe.
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Work From Home Tips and Tricks
To work from home you need a good workspace for your PC, the right conferencing gear, and a secure connection.
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Data Protection and Cyber Security in a Post-GDPR Landscape - Kingston Technology
What strategies can organizations use to best secure customer data in a post-GDPR world with the ever-evolving nature of cyber security threats? Kingston pooled the knowledge of some of the UK’s most experienced commentators in cyber security to discuss how data protection has changed since the introduction of GDPR.
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Kingston Memory & Enterprise SSDs Give Managed Hosting Provider i3D.net a Competitive Advantage
Kingston delivered compatible memory that met the performance goals of i3D.net's servers, extending the service life of their existing hardware.
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How to choose microSD cards for Android phones, dashcams and drones
How do you choose the best microSD card for Android phones, dashcams or drones? There are so many options, like A1, high endurance, and UHS-I Speed Grade 3, which can seem overwhelming. We will help you choose the right type.
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The Future of Data Centers - 5G & Edge Computing
Why is Edge Computing Data Centers important for 5G? Download and read Kingston’s eBook on Edge Servers and the 5G rollout.
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What is NVMe Storage? NVMe Storage Explained
NVMe or Non-Volatile Memory Express is a super-fast way to access non-volatile memory. It can be around 2-7x faster than SATA SSDs. NVMe is designed to have up to 64,000 queues each capable of 64,000 commands at the same time!
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Improve SQL Server Performance with DC500M Enterprise SSDs
This whitepaper demonstrates how using Kingston Technology’s Data Centre DC500 SSDs can reduce your overall capital and licence costs by 39%.
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Quality of Service (QoS)
Data Center 500 Series SSDs (DC500R / DC500M) – Consistency, predictability of Latency (response time) and IOPS (I/Os Per Second) performance.
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How do you backup your computer? Windows and Mac drive backup
There’s a few different ways to backup your Windows and Mac drives and they can be either online or local. We’ll show you how.
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Understanding The Security Challenges of a Mobile Workforce
You already know that remote working is a business enabler. But the challenges posed to your network security and compliance with GDPR are too big to ignore.
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How to Use Your Old SSD as an External Storage Drive
Have you upgraded your system to a new SSD? Don’t scrap the old drive, you can use it as external storage.
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Enabling and Disabling BitLocker with eDrive to Utilize Hardware Encryption
How to enable and disable Microsoft’s BitLocker eDrive feature to leverage hardware encryption on your Kingston SSD
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Flash Memory Storage Chart
A chart which shows how many images, videos and files you can store on SSD drives, USB flash drives and flash cards (SD, microSD, and Compact Flash).
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What’s the Difference Between USB 3.1 Gen 1, Gen 2 and USB 3.2?
USB 3.1 Gen 1 supports speeds of up to 5Gbit/s while USB 3.1 Gen 2 supports speeds of up to 10Gbit/s.
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USB OTG Flash Drives - DataTraveler MicroDuo
OTG drives function just like a standard Flash drive and are easier and more convenient than using cloud services.
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StorageSwiss's Chalk talk, “The SSD Matters” With Cameron
In this ChalkTalk Video, Storage Swiss's Lead Analyst George Crump and Kingston Technology’s Cameron Crandall talk SSD.
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Secure USB Flash Drive Industry Alliances - Kingston Technology
Some of Kingston and IronKey's Secure USB Flash drives are powered by partners, licensed technology, or services.
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Secure Customization Program
This program offers the options most frequently requested by customers, including serial numbering, dual password and custom logos. With a minimum order of 50 pieces, the program delivers precisely what your organization needs.
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Intel® Xeon® Scalable Platform (Purley) - Kingston Technology
The Intel® Xeon® Scalable Platform (Purley) increases memory performance by using 6 memory channels.
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How much RAM do you really need? Assess your memory requirements
We show you how to assess your current memory along with your actual needs based on your apps, OS.
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Desktop and Laptop Computer Memory
Find out all the basics of laptop and desktop PC memory technology and see why you should trust Kingston.
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Kingston SSDs are the best hardware choice for software-defined storage solutions
Learn why the future of business depends on SSD-enabled SDS, and how SSD fits into software-defined storage solutions.
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Kingston’s garbage collection methods allows greater SSD performance
Kingston uses LSI® SandForce®-based controllers in some SSDs that use proprietary tech for Garbage Collection.
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SSDs for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
Storage can be the most challenging component for VDI performance.
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FAQs for SATA and M.2 SSDs - Kingston Technology
Frequently asked questions around SSD technologies and terms like SATA, M.2, NAND, RAID, NVMe, PCIe, SAS, and keying.
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SSDs for Software-Defined Storage (SDS) Arrays
SDS provides a policy-based control of data tiers, independent of the underlying storage hardware.
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SSDs for Online Transaction Processing (OLTP)
Kingston datacenter SSDs provide excellent resiliency to protect sensitive data in OLTP workloads.
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SSDs for High-Performance Computing (HPC)
HPC can require massive amounts of data. SSDs consume a fraction of the power of their spinning disk.
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A Closer Look At SSD Power Loss Protection
Firmware/hardware PFAIL protection is an highly effective method for preventing data loss in enterprise SSD.
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ECC and Spare Blocks help to keep Kingston SSD data protected from errors
End-to-End Data Protection protects customer’s data as soon as it is transferred by the host system to the SSD, and then from the SSD to the host computer. All Kingston SSDs incorporate this protection.
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SSD Over-provisioning (OP)
A percentage of space on an SSD is reserved for OP in firmware. OP can improve performance.
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What is DDR4 Memory? Higher Performance
Learn how DDR4 delivers faster speeds, reduced power consumption and increased capacity over DDR3.
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SSDs for Embedded and Purpose-Built Systems
Embedded systems are using SSD storage form-factors like 2.5,” M.2, mSATA and ball grid array packages.
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The Difference Between Enterprise & Client SSD
The differences between SSD classes lies in two components; the processor and the NAND memory.
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Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD)
Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD) calculations use the TBW specification of a drive to calculate the number of times the user capacity of a drive can be written per day over the warranty period (or a different number of years).
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Garbage Collection, TRIM and SSD performance
See how these factors affect solid-state drive performance
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TBW and how to calculate
How to measure endurance in Total Bytes Written in SSDs
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What is SMART?
Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology can help you analyze your data
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Protecting your business-critical data with Kingston Technology’s self-encrypting drives
Kingston’s Encrypted SSD with TCG Opal helps you become GDPR Ready.
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Top 10 Reasons to Use Kingston Encrypted SSD with TCG OPAL - Infographic
Why do companies need to use Self-Encrypting Drives (SED)? What is TCG Opal 2.0, AES 256-bit Hardware Encryption and what are the benefits for a company, its departments and data protection best practices?
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Kingston's FIPS Compliance for Encrypted Storage
Most IronKey and Kingston secure USB flash drives are FIPS 140-2 Certified.
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NYDFS 23 NYCRR 500 Cybersecurity Requirements
This requires encryption of sensitive data, appointing a Security Officer, cyber security programs and policy adoption.
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AES-XTS Block Cipher Mode is used in Kingston's best encrypted USB Flash Drives
256-bit AES hardware-based XTS block cipher mode encryption is used in DT 4000G2 and DTVP 3.0.
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What is the difference between hardware vs software-based encryption for secure USB flash drives? - Kingston Technology
There are many advantages to using a dedicated hardware encryption processor in USB flash drives.
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Using and Promoting Encrypted USB Flash Drives in Your Organization
Tips for your organization's compliance with new security regulations like the EU GDPR and New York’s NYDFS.
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Manage Kingston and IronKey encrypted USB flash drives remotely with DataLocker
Enterprise versions of Kingston and IronKey and USB flash drives can be managed and monitored remotely.
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EU General Data Protection Regulation
Regulations like GDPR include data protection policies. Encryption can be part of your overall compliance strategy.
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Kingston / Ironkey Encrypted USB - Advantage Over BitLocker
Overall, Kingston / IronKey Encrypted USB Drives prove to be the best solution in reliability, compatibility and security for portable data protection solutions.
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Major Recent Example of an Unencrypted USB breach
Case in point, Heathrow Airport in London (October 30, 2017) uses Unencrypted USB Drives for its non-cloud storage. Unfortunately, they were not standardized on Encrypted USB drives. Their lack of implementing proper standards in data security / data loss protection with encrypted USB storage has now cost the EU a major breach of confidential and restricted information.
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Protecting and Securing your Network, Data, Computers and Company.
The recent WannaCry ransomware made global headlines infecting and alerting everyone from government, healthcare, communication providers, automotive companies to corporations and the general public of their vulnerabilities.
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Linus introduces the DataTraveler 3.0
Linus breaks down hardware encryption making sure your files are safe and secure, especially when you're on the go. Make sure your portable storage is also safe and encrypted with Kingston Encrypted USB drives.
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Solid-State Drive Testing 101
Testing is a cornerstone of our commitment to deliver the most reliable products on the market. We perform rigorous tests on all of our products during each stage of production. These tests ensure quality control throughout the entire manufacturing process.
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Understanding SSD Technology: NVMe, SATA, M.2
The differences between various SSD tech such as SATA & NVMe and the benefits of the latest tech.
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Understanding NVMe and SSD Technology
NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) is a communications interface and driver that defines a command set and feature set for PCIe-based SSDs with the goals of increased and efficient performance and interoperability on a broad range of enterprise and client systems.
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Three signs you need more memory in your computer
If your files don’t open immediately and programs are slow to load, you get an error message or are unable to load several programs at once, your computer may need more memory.
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Full Speed Ahead: RAM Upgrades
Learn what to look for when shopping for RAM, or Random Access Memory, including how to determine what type of memory and what capacities your motherboard can support.
