A specialist in hardware encrypted USB drives introduces the latest generation of the Sentry product line. The Sentry 5 series storage solutions comply with the new FIPS-140-3 Level 3 profile, a further development of the US security certification FIPS 140-2, which is also known in Europe.
The requirements for physical security against manipulation and identity-based authentication have been increased again. For example, important security parameters are constantly checked during operation. Sentry 5 is already listed on the “Modules in Process List” of the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Final certification is expected shortly (https://csrc.nist.gov/Projects/cryptographic-module-validation-program/modules-in-process/Modules-In-Process-List).
Hardware-based AES encryption
All Sentry 5 USB flash drives also include a range of general security and performance features that can help meet compliance standards such as CMMC, HIPAA, SOX, SOC2, ISO 27001, NIS-2, CCPA and GDPR/GDPR. For example, hardware-based AES 256bit encryption in XTS mode ensures secure storage of data. A write protection function can be used to prevent data loss and compliance violations caused by any ransomware attacks. The password is protected against brute force attacks, which provides additional security against unauthorized access to sensitive data and enables optimal access control. Sentry 5 complies with the Trade Agreements Act (TAA) and is therefore also suitable for use in government agencies and in connection with public contractors. In addition, the supply chain of the fifth generation Sentry series has been recognized as trustworthy by NATO.
“Drives like Sentry 5 are used by companies and organizations when secure data transport via USB storage is an integral part of the work process and high compliance requirements must be met,” explains Konstantin Fröse, EMEA Account Executive at DataLocker. “The latest generation offers an even higher level of security thanks to FIPS-140-3 Level 3 certification. Thanks to a wide range of storage capacities offered up to a variant with 512 GB, Sentry 5 can also cover very different application scenarios.”
Mandatory central management
Sentry 5 is only available as a mandatory managed version. USB device management is carried out via the SafeConsole administration solution, which is available as a cloud service or on-premises installation. Central management ensures that USB drives permitted for use can only be used if the configured security policies are reliably enforced.
With the SafeConsole, for example, functions and features such as configuring and enforcing security policies, auto-inventory, audit reports as well as additional functionalities such as recovering forgotten passwords and remotely locking or wiping stolen or lost drives can be used (this can be done, for example, with be helpful to employees who have left). The USB ports can also be managed via SafeConsole (additional PortBlocker license required), so that only authorized drives - for example the Sentry 5 - can be used on Windows and Mac PCs.
Zero touch deployment
Rolling out encrypted USB drives, including integration into central administration, can be time-consuming depending on the size of the organization. To address this, DataLocker offers so-called “zero-touch deployment” as part of its professional services. The drives are delivered preconfigured for each customer's application in order to keep the effort for administrators and users as low as possible. In addition, the serial number printed on the outside matches the internal one to simplify inventory and configuration of DLP solutions.
Sentry 5 is approximately 80 x 20 x 10mm in size and has a zinc-metal housing. With this housing, which is filled with epoxy resin to protect it from manipulation, a weight of approx. 50 grams is achieved, which shows how massive and stable the drive is. Sentry 5 is IP68 certified and therefore dust and waterproof up to 2,0 meters water depth. MIL-STD-810F certification has been awarded for drops, shock and vibration. The drive is connected via USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type A). A USB-C adapter is optionally available. Sentry 5 also comes in environmentally friendly, plastic-free packaging.
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About DataLocker:
DataLocker is an American manufacturer of USB security solutions. The portfolio includes secure, encrypted USB drives as well as the central management solution SafeConsole, which can be used to manage both USB drives and USB ports. DataLocker's customers primarily include large, regulated companies as well as institutions, authorities and government organizations.