Data Security - Kingston Knowledge Centre
Read helpful articles by Kingston’s experts on data security and encryption for portable devices out in the field, as well as security best practices and advice in the enterprise and data centre environment.
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AES-XTS Block Cipher Mode is used in Kingston's best secure 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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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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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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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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Secure Customisation Programme
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 programme delivers precisely what your organisation needs.
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Risk of Data Breaches, How To Prevent Them in Compliance with EU GDPR
Everyday working life has changed radically and so have traditional ways of working: thanks to mobile storage media, we can access our data practically at any time from any location, and can work on our data wherever we are.
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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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Major recent example of an unencrypted USB breach
Heathrow Airport in London (30 October 2017) uses unencrypted USB drives for its non-cloud storage. Unfortunately, it was not standardized on encrypted USB drives.
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SSDs for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
Storage can be the most challenging component for VDI performance.
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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.