Kanguru Defender Elite300 - 16GB - FIPS 140-2 Nivel 3

Data breaches from lost or stolen USB drives are a constant threat. The Kanguru Defender Elite300 16GB eliminates that risk with military-grade hardware encryption and physical tamper protection, ensuring your sensitive information remains secure even if the drive falls into the wrong hands.

Who is it for

Government agencies, healthcare providers, financial institutions, and any organization that must comply with strict data protection regulations like GDPR, HIPAA, or FIPS. It’s also ideal for professionals who carry confidential files on the go.

Main features

• FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validated hardware encryption (Certificate #3984)
• AES 256-bit XTS encryption engine
• USB 3.0 interface with read speeds up to 230 MB/s and write speeds up to 140 MB/s
• High-strength aluminum housing with tamper-evident and tamper-resistant design
• Password protection with brute-force defense – drive self-destructs after failed attempts
• Hardware write-protect switch for read-only mode
• Separate administrator and user accounts
• RSA-2048 digitally signed firmware prevents tampering
• Optional remote management via Kanguru Remote Management Console (KRMC)
• Bootable drive support
• USB bus-powered – no external power needed
• Compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux

Specifications

• Capacity: 16 GB
• Encryption: AES 256-bit XTS hardware encryption
• FIPS Certification: FIPS 140-2 Level 3 (Certificate #3984)
• Interface: USB 3.0 (USB 3.2 Gen 1, backward compatible with USB 2.0)
• Max Read Speed: Up to 230 MB/s
• Max Write Speed: Up to 140 MB/s
• Housing Material: High-Strength Aluminum
• OS Compatibility: Windows, macOS, Linux
• Authentication: Password protection
• Brute-Force Protection: Yes (self-destructs after failed attempts)
• Tamper Protection: Physical tamper-evident and protected
• Bootable: Yes
• Read-Only Mode: Yes (hardware write protect switch)
• Firmware Protection: RSA-2048 digitally-signed firmware
• Remote Management: Optional KRMC
• Admin/User Accounts: Yes
• Power Source: USB bus-powered
• Warranty: 3-year limited

Tips

For maximum security, enable the hardware write-protect switch when accessing files on untrusted computers. Use the separate administrator account to manage user passwords and policies. Consider deploying Kanguru Remote Management Console for centralized control, remote wipe, and audit capabilities across multiple drives.