iStorage datAshur PRO+A: The New Standard in Secure Storage

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Now available: the iStorage datAshur PRO+A hardware-encrypted flash drives. An upgraded EAL5+ microchip and FIPS 140-3 certification ensure uncompromising data protection.

Dataway Security Announces Availability of the New iStorage datAshur PRO+A

Core announcement: The next-generation iStorage datAshur PRO+A hardware-encrypted flash drives are now officially available for order. Building on the legendary reliability of the datAshur PRO, the PRO+A series introduces a new era of ultra-secure, PIN-authenticated data protection tailored for government, defence, and corporate professionals.

Why the datAshur PRO+A is the New Standard

While the original datAshur PRO established a benchmark for portable data security, modern cyber threats require even stricter compliance and hardware resilience. The datAshur PRO+A delivers a significant upgrade, transitioning to the latest cryptographic and physical security certifications.

01

FIPS 140-3 Level 3

Upgraded from FIPS 140-2, ensuring compliance with the most recent and rigorous government security standards.

02

Advanced Microchip

Integrates a Common Criteria EAL5+ secure microprocessor to thwart advanced physical and side-channel attacks.

03

Brute Force Defense

Enhanced crypto-erase mechanisms permanently destroy the encryption key after consecutive incorrect PIN attempts.

04

Host Independent

Requires no software. Works natively with Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS, Android, and embedded systems.

Direct Comparison: datAshur PRO+A vs. datAshur PRO

The datAshur PRO+A retains the user-friendly alphanumeric keypad design but completely overhauls the internal architecture to provide superior security and durability against modern attack vectors.

Next-Generation Security

iStorage datAshur PRO+A

For military, healthcare, and strictly regulated corporate environments

Maximum Protection
Certification FIPS 140-3 Level 3
Microprocessor CC EAL5+ secure chip
Encryption AES-XTS 256-bit
Interface USB 3.2 (Gen 1) Type-A

The datAshur PRO+A introduces a dedicated secure microprocessor designed to provide ultimate protection against differential power analysis (DPA) and electromagnetic attacks.

With its FIPS 140-3 Level 3 certification, it represents the absolute pinnacle of portable data security for organizations that cannot compromise on compliance.

Legacy Standard

iStorage datAshur PRO

The classic secure drive that set the industry benchmark

Reliable Standard
Certification FIPS 140-2 Level 3
Microprocessor Standard secure chip
Encryption AES-XTS 256-bit
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A

For years, the datAshur PRO has been the trusted standard for secure data transport. It remains a robust solution, though it utilizes the older FIPS 140-2 validation standard.

Key Upgrades Breakdown

Feature datAshur PRO datAshur PRO+A Why It Matters
Federal Validation FIPS 140-2 Level 3 FIPS 140-3 Level 3 FIPS 140-3 is the newest standard with stricter testing against physical tampering.
Internal Architecture Standard CC EAL5+ Component Provides hardware-level resilience against Side-Channel Attacks (SCA).
Keypad Durability Wear-resistant Polymer Coated Prevents key usage analysis by hiding wear marks over time.

Conclusion

With the introduction of the datAshur PRO+A, organizations now have access to a future-proof secure storage solution. By transitioning from FIPS 140-2 to FIPS 140-3 Level 3 and incorporating a Common Criteria EAL5+ secure microprocessor, iStorage has ensured that your confidential data remains completely safe from both physical and sophisticated electronic attacks.

Dataway Security, your international distributor in Tallinn and Kyiv, now accepts orders for the entire iStorage datAshur PRO+A lineup. Protect your data with the world's most secure flash drives.

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Author: Alexander Homutov, IT Security Expert

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