Sydney, 3 April 2013 – Imation Corp <http://www.imation.com/>
. (NYSE: IMN), a global scalable storage and data security company, today
announced an expansion of the IronKey™ secure USB <http://www.ironkey.com/en-US/secure-portable-storage/index.html>
product line with new hardware encrypted flash and external hard disk
drives. The IronKey D80 flash drives and H80 hard drives enable users to
affordably comply with storage security mandates that do not require FIPS
Certification. The new products feature tamper-resistant enclosures and
hardware-based 256-bit AES encryption with strong authentication to reliably
keep data private and secure.
Rising recognition of data security threats has expanded the need for secure
portable USB drives beyond government, defense and regulated industries like
healthcare and financial services. Many organisations are seeking smart,
easy-to-use, and highly secure solutions for employees to transport the
information they need to be productive, while protecting private data,
intellectual property and their brands.
Users that require the assurance of government and military level certification
or centralized device management can choose IronKey’s FIPS 140 2 Level 3
validated S250 and D250 flash drives. IronKey D80 and H80 drives are ideal
choices for organisations seeking compliance with most business policies and
standards and who recognize the superior security offered by hardware
encryption.
“Adding these new secure flash and hard disk drives to the IronKey portfolio
extends our advanced security technology to meet the needs of an even broader
number of users and organisations,” said Lawrence Reusing, Imation’s general
manager for Mobile Security. “Organisations now have the flexibility to select
the IronKey hardware encrypted drives that best balance their specific
security, compliance and budget requirements.”
Features of the IronKey D80 and H80 drives include:
– Advanced AES 256-bit encryption, the standard developed by the US government
to protect sensitive data;
– “Always-on” hardware based encryption automatically protects all data that is
saved to the device;
– Automatically destroys its data after 6 failed login attempts;
– Tamper resistant enclosures to protect data from damage and theft.
“Enterprise customers are looking to balance cost versus encryption features
when it comes to securing their data and mitigating privacy risks,” said
Liz Conner, Sr. Research Analyst, IDC, Storage Systems and Personal Storage.
“Imation’s IronKey encrypted drives present a unique solution for
users wanting enterprise level security that satisfies compliance requirements,
while remaining cost effective by offering the appropriate level of protection
for their organisation.”
“IT departments appreciate the advantages of having a mobile, connected
workforce, but at the same time they fear the data security risks. According to
a February 2013 Harris survey <http://www.imationcorp.com/en-US/News-and-Events/Imation/2013/February/Confidence-in-Data-Security-Drops-as-Workers-Head-out-of-the-Office-Say-IT-Decision-Makers-in-Imation-Survey/>
commissioned by Imation, fewer than half of IT decision makers feel
confident in their data security once workers leave the building,” Reusing
said. “These companies are looking to equip their workforces with portable data
storage tools at the right security level for their organisations and users.
Our IronKey portfolio now offers a range of options, all featuring IronKey
security, reliability, ruggedness and ease of use.”
Pricing, specifications and availability
Imation’s IronKey D80 flash drives and H80 hard drives are available worldwide
through Imation’s network of channel partners, including WhiteGold Solutions in
Australia.
The IronKey D80 encrypted flash drives are offered in 4GB, 8GB, 16GB and 32GB
capacities with manufacturer’s list pricing ranging from AUD$52 to AUD$255 excluding
GST.
IronKey H80 encrypted external hard drives are offered in 500GB or 1TB
capacities, with manufacturer’s list pricing of AUD$212 to AUD$266
excluding GST. Reseller prices may vary.
Both the D80 and H80 drives are compatible with Windows and Mac operating
systems. Additional specifications can be found on the IronKey website <http://www.ironkey.com/en-US/> :
D80: http://www.ironkey.com/en-US/secure-portable-storage/d80.html
H80: http://www.ironkey.com/en-US/secure-portable-storage/h80.html
