A pair of IronKey S1000 Encrypted USB flash drives sit on a black surface with lock icon graphics in white

Uncompromising data security.

IKS1000

Kingston IronKey™ S1000 meets the strictest standards to make it the ultimate security drive. Safeguard 100 percent of confidential data with 256-bit AES hardware-based encryption, in XTS mode, and FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validation with on-device Cryptochip Encryption Key management. The drive detects and responds to physical tampering and provides automatic data protection upon drive removal. For added peace of mind, the drive uses digitally-signed firmware making it immune to BadUSB. S1000 allows for two passphrase types: either a complex password or a passphrase up to 255 characters long. After ten invalid password attempts, the drive locks down with the option to reformat or destroy it.

On-device Cryptochip provides the ultimate layer of hardware security
FIPS 140-2 Level 3
Enhanced hardware-based security; XTS-AES 256-bit
Complex password or passphrase security
Rugged, secure casing in anodised aluminium
Centrally manage drive access and usage{{Footnote.N47490}}
Fast USB 3.0 performance

Basic model

Available in 4GB to 128GB{{Footnote.N37130}} capacities, the S1000 basic model provides fast USB 3.0{{Footnote.N37139}} performance and enhanced, hardware-based security without compromise. Meeting the most stringent standards for military grade strength and durability, the drive is built with an anodised aluminum enclosure and epoxy-filled casing. Dust- and shock-resistant, the S1000 is waterproof to MIL-STD-810F standards.

Enterprise model

In addition to the basic model qualities, the S1000 enterprise version offers the central administration of drive access and usage across thousands of IronKey enterprise drives with the intuitive, easy to use, secure online interface{{Footnote.N47490}}. Using an activated licence with SafeConsole Management service, the drive works with either cloud-based or on-premises servers to remotely enforce password and access policies, allow users to recover lost passwords and even let administrators repurpose drives no longer in use.

Strictest data security around

Secure lock helps comply with a growing list of regulations and standards including Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH), Payment Card Industry (PCI) and more.

Military-grade strength and durability

For a drive built to last

Easily manage thousands of IronKey drives

Centrally administer access and usage policies

128GB of storage space

Securely carry the biggest datasets and files

Interface	USB 3.0
Capacities{{Footnote.N37130}}	4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB
Speed{{Footnote.N37139}}	USB 3.0: 4GB-32GB 180MB/s read, 80MB/s write 64GB: 230MB/s read, 160MB/s write 128GB: 230MB/s read, 240MB/s write USB 2.0: 4GB-128GB 40MB/s read, 35MB/s write
Dimensions	82.3mm x 21.1mm x 9.1mm
Waterproof	Up to 3 ft; MIL-STD-810F
Operating Temperature	0°C to 70°C
Storage Temperature	-40°C to 85°C
Minimum System Requirements	USB 3.0 compliant and 2.0 compatible Two (2) free drive letters required for use{{Footnote.N37142}} SafeConsole management service Licence required (Enterprise version only){{Footnote.N47490}}
Compatibility	USB 3.0 compliant and 2.0 compatible
Warranty/support	5-year warranty, free technical support
Compatible with	Windows^® 11, 10, macOS^® 11.x – 14.x, Linux{{Footnote.N37148}} Kernel 4.4+

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