DataLocker DL4 FE: The latest generation of hardware-encrypted, mobile USB hard drives with color touchscreen, USB-C and "SilentKill" function. Available as SSD and HDD in capacities of up to 15,3 TB.
DataLocker, manufacturer of secure USB storage solutions and suitable device management tools, presents the new, fourth generation of its mobile, hardware-encrypted USB hard drives. The DataLocker DL4 FE is available as a solid-state (SSD) as well as a hard disk drive (HDD). The storage medium fulfills, among other things, the security standards FIPS-140-2 Level 3 and Common Criteria cPP * (Collaborative Protection Profile). Data is encrypted via a Common Criteria EAL 5+ certified crypto unit with AES-256bit in XTS mode. The storage capacities range from 500 GB to 15,3 TB.
New color display and USB-C interface
DataLocker DL4 FE: The latest generation of hardware-encrypted USB hard drives (picture DataLocker).
The DataLocker DL4 FE is equipped with a new, now colored touchscreen, which makes both the setup and the use of the USB hard drive even more convenient. The administrator can use the display to configure the drive in a self-explanatory manner. Users use the touchscreen for authentication with alphanumeric passwords. The arrangement of the numbers, letters and special characters is automatically changed with each registration process. This makes it difficult, for example, to spy out the PIN by observing the user, recording video or analyzing fingerprints. Another new feature is the USB-C interface, which enables direct connection to many current Windows systems as well as MacBooks. However, the DataLocker DL4 FE can also be connected to conventional USB ports using an additionally included USB-A cable.
Brute force protection with "self-destruct mode"
Like its predecessors in the DL3 / DL3 FE series, the DL4 FE is also equipped with brute force protection in the form of a "self-destruct mode". The administrator can set after how many incorrect password entries (default 10, maximum 50) the self-destruction of the USB hard drives should be triggered. In addition, it can be determined whether only the reset to the delivery state or the so-called "detonation" should take place. When resetting, the AES key and the data are irretrievably deleted. In the event of a detonation, the firmware is also deleted, making the drive completely unusable.
SilentKill ™ function to protect data in threatening situations
A special safety feature is also available with SilentKill. Entering a special PIN code immediately triggers the self-destruct mode. SilentKill can be used, for example, when company employees are forced to hand over the hard drive and authenticate on business trips. Here, too, it can be defined in advance whether the detonation or the reset to the delivery status takes place.
Physical security
DataLocker DL4 FE: Hardware-encrypted USB hard drive with SilentKill function (Image: Data Locker)
Physical security is also a top priority with the DL4 FE. As indicated by the FIPS certification, the drive cannot be opened without destroying the PC board and the encryption chip. In addition, the DL4 FE was equipped with a Kensington Lock (T-Bar) to prevent the theft of the entire device. A feature that can offer users advantages in the current situation, for example when working in coworking spaces. The drive is also suitable for harsher environments, as it is protected against the ingress of dust and splashing water on all sides according to IP64
Central administration via SafeConsole
Some of the greatest advantages of the DL4 FE lie in its interaction with the central USB drive management SafeConsole. This makes it easy for IT administrators to set secure policies for USB drives and to remotely erase stolen or lost devices. Passwords can also be reset or drives audited to check which files have been added, removed or changed on the device. With the PortBlocker option, SafeConsole administrators can remotely block USB ports on end devices or allow their use based on their VID / PID (Vendor ID / Product ID) and serial number. In addition, McAfee® anti-malware protection can optionally be integrated into the firmware of the secure USB drives to scan and isolate or delete malicious files.
"In specific customer projects, we have repeatedly found that the implementation of an IT security strategy succeeds or fails due to the intuitive usability of the solutions used," says Konstantin Fröse, EMEA Account Executive at DataLocker for the DACH region. “The focus of the new DataLocker DL4 FE is therefore clearly on user-friendliness. Our customers do not have to read long manuals or learn Morse code for flashing LEDs and signal tones in order to configure and use the products. Our solutions should not only be easy to use for the IT department, but also for every employee in an organization. "
Product variants and availability
DL4 FE is available as a solid-state drive (SSD) as well as a hard disk drive (HDD) and is now available in the DACH region. The storage capacities range from 500 GB to 15,3 TB. DL4 FE is compatible with most current Mac, Windows and Linux operating systems, as well as any device that can use an external mass storage device.
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About DataLocker
DataLocker is an innovative manufacturer of data encryption solutions. The extensive portfolio includes external, hardware-encrypted mass storage devices, software encryption for cloud storage services and central USB device management solutions that are provided as on-premises or cloud solutions. DataLocker products can support the implementation of security guidelines and ensure compliance with legal requirements (e.g. sub-areas of the GDPR / General Data Protection Regulation). The central USB management allows extensive control over encrypted USB hard drives and flash memories. This enables, among other things, the implementation of password guidelines, the provision of compliance reports, the resetting of the password, the destruction of critical data in the event of loss and much more.