Ideal when security is key

DT2000

Kingston’s DataTraveler® 2000 is designed to be secure, with an alphanumeric keypad that locks the drive with a word or number combination, for easy-to-use PIN protection. DT2000 features hardware-based, Full Disk AES 256-bit data encryption in XTS mode. Encryption is done on the drive and no trace of the PIN is left on the system. It’s FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certified, to meet a frequently requested corporate IT requirement.

Alphanumeric keypad makes it easy to unlock your device
Full Disk AES 256-bit hardware-based encryption
Can be used on any device with a USB 2.0 or USB 3.1 Gen1 (USB 3.0) port
FIPS 140-2 Level 3
Administrator (Admin) PIN – Enables Admin access to the drive and ability to issue new User PIN if user forgets PIN
Read-Only Access – Admin can pre-provision a drive with pre-loaded content as read-only for the User

Encrypted protection

With keypad and encryption, no one can see what you have stored on the drive without knowing the PIN.

Alphanumeric keypad

Simply key in your PIN to unlock the data files on your drive.

FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certified

DT2000 is FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certified, to meet a frequently requested corporate IT requirement.

Fast storage

USB 3.1 Gen 1 (USB 3.0) speed allows for faster data transfers.

When you are pondering purchasing this type of product, you want the security to be the top issue and this device promises to do just that. The cryptographic keys are erased when putting in the incorrect password 10 times and there's pretty much no way to recover the data. This is perfect for people carrying sensitive data on the go.

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While secure flash drives are of course pricier than their non-secure counterparts, think of the extra cash like insurance. You carry insurance for your home, car, and more, so why would you not pay a bit more for the insurance of your privacy and data.

Read Full Review Kingston DataTraveler 2000 32GB Encrypted USB Drive Review

Whether you are working on a novel or simply have financial documents that you want to keep safe, it’s critical that you store them in a way that won’t lead to leaks or loss.

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Interface	USB 3.1 Gen 1 (USB 3.0)
Hardware Data Encryption	256-bit AES in XTS Mode
Capacities¹	4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB
Speed²	USB 3.1 4GB: 80MB/s read, 12MB/s write 8GB-16GB: 120MB/s read, 20MB/s write 32GB-128GB: 135MB/s read, 40MB/s write USB 2.0 4GB-8GB: 30MB/s read, 12MB/s write 16GB-128GB: 30MB/s read, 20MB/s write
Dimensions (drive with sleeve)	80mm x 20mm x 10.5mm
Dimensions (drive without sleeve)	78mm x 18mm x 8mm
Waterproof/Dustproof	Certified to IP57 rating
Compatibility	USB 3.0 compliant and 2.0 compatible
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C
Storage Temperature	-20°C to 60°C
Minimum System Requirements	USB 3.0 compliant and 2.0 compatible
Compatible with	Windows® 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, macOS v.10.12.x – 10.15.x, Linux kernel v.4.4.x, Chrome OS™ Android³
Warranty/support	3-year warranty with free technical support

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DT2000 Encrypted USB Flash Drive Alphanumeric Keypad and FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Certified