The IronKey Basic is the world's most secure USB flash drive. Designed specifcally for the needs of sensitive military, government and enterprise networks, it is extremely easy to deploy and use. IronKey Basic is the core technology platform for the IronKey family of secure storage and authentication products.
Always-On Data Encryption
All user data is encrypted with AES hardware encryption that has been validated to meet government FIPS requirements. Unlike software-based encryption, this "always-on" protection cannot be disabled. And since the Cryptochip generates and stores the strong, random encryption keys, the encryption routines run faster and more securely than any software-based encryption system.
Physically Hardened
The IronKey is an investment that will last for years. The IronKey has a rugged metal casing to protect it from physical damage, and the internal components are sealed to protect against tampering. Also, IronKey has passed and exceeded military waterproof testing requirements.
Secure and Effective
No one can access fles stored on your IronKey unless they authenticate with the correct password. All encryption and password verifcation are performed in hardware, and cannot be disabled by malware or a careless user. This eliminates the risk of compromised confdential portable data.
Easy to Deploy and Maintain
The IronKey does not require any software or drivers to be installed and even works on Windows XP and Vista without administrator privileges. The IronKey offers drag-and-drop encryption, "plug and play" simplicity, and intuitive encrypted backup, which helps minimize the total cost of ownership. Onboard security software cannot be tampered with or removed. Each IronKey has a unique, easy-to-read serial number, making it simple to track and inventory.
Cross-Platform
IronKey Basic works with Windows 2000, Windows XP or Vista without administrator privileges or installing any software or drivers. Once initialized, IronKey Basic also works on Linux systems and on Macintosh OSX.
IronKey has worked with numerous enterprises and leading technology and security partners to provide an extremely secure solution that is reliable, easy to deploy, and will not increase calls to the Help Desk.
Reliable & Premium Quality
Encased in a solid, tamper-resistant and waterproof metal casing, the IronKey is built to survive years of wear and tear. IronKey only uses the highest quality components, yielding up to 10 times the average memory lifespan of a traditional flash drive.
Hardware-Level Key Management and Defenses
When an IronKey is plugged into a laptop or desktop computer, the user must authenticate with a password before encryption keys are enabled and data and applications are accessible. Unlike software-based encryption, the IronKey Cryptochip does not export AES encryption keys to the host PC, thereby protecting against cold-boot and malware attacks. The IronKey protects against brute-force password guessing attacks by using non-volatile access-failure counters stored on the Cryptochip itself. If a thief tries to break into an IronKey and enters 10 incorrect passwords, the Cryptochip securely erases all encrypted data with patent-pending Flash Trash technology. This ensures no data can be recovered from the device.
Endpoint Security Aware
The IronKey Basic has been designed to work seamlessly with many of the industry's leading endpoint security software products. Every device has a unique serial number, making it easy to manage and apply usage policies.
Technical Specifications
| Capacity - |
1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB |
| Speed - |
Up to 30 MB per second Read
Up to 20 MB per second Write |
| Dimensions - |
75mm x 19mm x 9mm |
| Weight - |
.9 oz (25 grams) |
| Waterproof - |
MIL-STD-810F |
| Temperature - |
Operating: 0 C, +70 C
Storage: -40 C, +85 C |
| Operating Shock - |
16G rms |
| Hardware - |
USB 2.0 high speed |
| OS Compatibility - |
Windows 2000, Windows XP, Vista |
| OS Compatibility - Basic functionality |
Linux and Mac OSX |
| Hardware Encryption - |
Data: AES Chained Block Cipher mode
Encryption Keys: 128-bit Hardware DRNG
PKI: 2048-bit RSA
Hashing: 256-bit RSA
FIPS validations: I40-2 Level 2, 186-2, I97 |
Personal Benefits
- All stored data is encrypted, all the time
- Manage and protect your online passwords
- Surf safely and privately
- No Windows administrative priviledges required
- A secure platform for portable applications
- No software or drivers to install
- Easy to deploy and use
