The chip is separate from the memory module and is a true-random number generator, creating all-but-theoretically-uncrackable encryption keys and using AES Cipher-Block Chaining. (Opens in a new window) Read Our Kingston DataTraveler Vault Privacy (4GB) Reviewīut the real protection lies in the encryption, which uses the renowned IronKey Cryptochip hardware encryption, certified for government and military-grade use as defined by Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS 140-2 Level 3). The cap is also metal, with a rubber liner and gasket that extends the environmental protection to the USB plug, and keeps the cap securely attached. A solid, seamless metal enclosure is then filled in with epoxy, protecting it against both the elements and from attackersmoisture and dust are sealed out, while the epoxy filling makes it impossible to attack the internal electronic directly. The construction is extremely rugged and ultra-secure.
The S250 offers some of the strongest encryption available, with FIPS 140-2 level 3 certification meeting all requirements for use by civilian and military U.S. That government-grade encryption is available to citizens as well, with the IronKey Personal S250, the follow-up to the IronKey Personal S200. It's also now owned by Imation, so you may find it sold under the Imation brand name. Developed in partnership with the Department of Homeland Security, and the first choice of actual government agencies, IronKey's reputation is well-earned. When it comes to securing data, few names carry as much weight as IronKey.
After I've plugged it in, I go to the gnome desktop, select "Places" / "IronKey", and it mounts the Ironkey file system into /media/IronKey I can then run the /media/IronKey/linux/ironkey program, go to the gnome desktop, select "Places" / "Ironkey USB", and it mounts the secured file system into /media/Ironkey USB I have a udev rule that allows my IronKey to plug into my machine.
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