Kingston's IronKey S1000B protects sensitive data with the highest level of security. It's also FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certified and hardware-encrypted (AES-256 XTS). The drive features hardened firmware, protecting it from malware and viruses like BadUSB.
This stick is also available in a managed model (Enterprise); for this, an IronKey EMS license from DataLocker is required.
Kingston's IronKey S1000 series is end-of-life. Its successor is the D500S series.
The Kingston IronKey™ D500S isn't just an upgrade—it's the new standard in data security. Where the S1000 has been a leader for years, the D500S takes a significant step forward in security, performance, and compliance .
| Feature | IronKey D500S | IronKey S1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Certification | FIPS 140-3 Level 3 | FIPS 140-2 Level 3 |
| Encryption | XTS-AES 256-bit hardware encryption | XTS-AES 256-bit hardware encryption |
| Capacity | 16GB – 512GB | 4GB – 128GB |
| Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | USB 3.0 |
| Housing | Zinc alloy, IP67, epoxy filled | Anodized aluminum, epoxy filled |
| Waterproof/dustproof | Yes (IP67) | Yes (MIL-STD-810F) |
| Extra security | BadUSB protection, brute-force protection, crypto-erase | Crypto-erase, automatic lock |
| Password options | Multi-user (Admin, User, One-Time Recovery), passphrase up to 128 characters | Passphrase up to 255 characters |
| Management options | Trusted Supply Chain, TAA compliant | Enterprise Edition with SafeConsole Management |
| Compliance | GDPR, HIPAA, CMMC, NIS2 | GDPR, HIPAA |
