Kingston Technology Corp. IKD300M/4GB 4GB USB 3.0 USB flash drive

Secure USB 3.0 drive for regulated data

The Kingston IronKey D300 is a 4 GB USB 3.0 flash drive with 256-bit AES hardware encryption in XTS mode. It achieves FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certification and uses digitally signed firmware to prevent BadUSB attacks. Complex password policies are enforced on the device, and the drive locks down and reformats after 10 invalid attempts. Encryption and decryption occur on the drive with no trace left on the host system.

Managed model enables central control across fleets

The Managed variant requires IronKey EMS by DataLocker for cloud-based or on-premises administration. Administrators can enforce drive-specific policies such as password strength and retry limits across thousands of drives. Lost or stolen drives can be remotely disabled and lost passwords recovered without physical access. This architecture suits organisations that must demonstrate compliance and maintain audit trails for every device in deployment.

Replaces unencrypted or software-encrypted drives

The jump is worth it when regulatory mandates require FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validation and hardware-based key management. It supersedes standard USB sticks that rely on host-based encryption or lack brute-force protection. Buyers who need larger capacities or non-managed operation should consider other models in the IronKey range.