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Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 1.92TB External SSD | FIPS 197 | XTS-AES 256GB Encrypted | Touch Screen PIN | Secure Data Protection | IKVP80ES/1920G

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 1.92TB External SSD

Bottom line: The Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 1.92TB External SSD: FIPS 197 certified XTS-AES 256-bit hardware encryption, independent of the host OS; main trade-off: costs much more per TB than unencrypted portable SSDs of similar capacity.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ FIPS 197 certified XTS-AES 256-bit hardware encryption, independent of the host OS
  • ✓ Built-in touch screen for PIN or passphrase entry, no host software to install
  • ✓ Crypto-erases after 15 consecutive wrong Admin/User password attempts by default
  • ✓ Separate Admin and User passwords with configurable password rules
  • ✓ Two read-only modes plus digitally-signed firmware to guard against malware and BadUSB

Cons

  • ✗ Costs much more per TB than unencrypted portable SSDs of similar capacity
  • ✗ A forgotten password can mean permanent data loss once the brute-force wipe triggers
  • ✗ No read/write speeds or interface listed; check the product listing before buying
  • ✗ Typing long passphrases on the small touch screen is slower than on a keyboard

Manufacturer description

IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD is Kingston’s first innovative OS-independent hardware-encrypted external SSD with touch-screen for data protection. VP80ES safeguards against Brute Force attacks and BadUSB with digitally-signed firmware. Brute Force attack protection crypto-erases the drive if the Admin and User passwords are entered incorrectly 15 times in a row by default. The drive is FIPS 197 certified with XTS-AES 256-bit encryption using a Common Criteria EAL5+ (CC EAL5+) certified secure microprocessor, and is TAA compliant.

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Key Features

  • FIPS 197 Certified with XTS-AES 256-bit Encryption
  • Unique Intuitive Touch-screen
  • Multi-Password (Admin/User) Option with PIN & Passphrase Modes
  • Configurable Password Rules
  • Dual Read-Only (Write Protect) Modes for Malware Protection

Full Specifications

BrandKingston
ColorBlack
Weight1920g
Model NameIKVP80ES
Read Speed250 megabytes_per_second
Unit Count1 Count
Form Factor2.5-inch
Media Speed250MB/s
Model NumberIKVP80ES/1920G
Built-In Mediaexternal solid state drive, neoprene travel case, USB 3.2 Gen 1 C-to-C cable, USB 3.2 Gen 1 C-to-A cable
Hard-Drive Size1920 GB
Mfr Part NumberIKVP80ES/1920G
Number of Items1
Special FeaturePortable
Installation TypeExternal Hard Drive
Compatible DevicesDesktop
Data Transfer Rate250 megabytes_per_second
Enclosure MaterialNand Flash
Additional FeaturesPortable
Hard Disk InterfaceUSB 1.1
Full listing titleKingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 1.92TB External SSD | FIPS 197 | XTS-AES 256GB Encrypted | Touch Screen PIN | Secure Data Protection | IKVP80ES/1920G

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