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Malware evolves year after year as bad actors create new ways to avoid detection and maximize the damage they can cause. To better protect your sensitive information, it wouldn't be a bad idea to store your files on an external drive.
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At Amazon, you can purchase a Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD at a new low price ahead of Prime Day. You have two options available. The 960GB model is on sale for $240, a $40 discount. If you need more space, the 1.92TB option is available for $290, down $80 from its original $370 price point. There are two larger-size options available, but neither of them is on sale. The huge 7.6TB drive is nearly $1,000.
What makes Kingston IronKey Vault SSD unique is its robust security features. It's been certified for XTS-AES 256-bit encryption, a powerful data encryption standard developed by Kingston itself. According to the company, the encryption aims to patch up any vulnerabilities that could be exploited by "sophisticated side-channel attacks."
The result is a drive protected against all manner of cybersecurity threats, including brute force attacks and BadUSB, which are thumb drives infected with malware. The IronKey Vault has two levels of Read-Only protection. This means people can access the files on the SSD, but they can't save anything on it in order to prevent infection via malware.
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If that's not enough, Kingston's device houses an integrated touchscreen that can be secured with either a password or a PIN. Through the screen, owners can, among other things, create different profiles for multiple users and establish a set number of password attempts. Despite its bulky design, the IronKey Vault is relatively fast, boasting maximum read and write speeds of 250 MB/s.
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How I rated this deal
At 22% off, I grant this deal a solid 3/5 as per ZDNET's rating system. Personally, I don't think you can put an exact price on peace of mind, but Kingston shows that you can, at least, make it more affordable. If you have a lot of sensitive files that you'd like to tuck away for safekeeping, this IronKey Vault SSD comes recommended.
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