You can also use the embedded virtual keyboard when entering your password to help protect against both key and screen loggers. That said, these cannot be changed unless the LP50 is reset.Īnother useful security feature includes the option to reduce failed login attempts by enabling the “eye” button, which allows you to see your typed password. You can also enable the “admin and user passwords” option during the set-up process, which allows for a multi-password that admins can manage in addition to other useful features. If using the “Complex,” users must type a password that is between 6-16 characters while using 3- out of 4-character sets (uppercase, lowercase, numbers and/or special characters). The latter option can be a string of words and letters (it must be between 10 to 64 characters long) such as PIN numbers, a sentence with space characters, or just a list of words. It allows users to choose either complex or passphrase mode when initially setting the drive password in the bundled setup wizard. The main draw of Kingston’s IronKey flash drive is its password protection functionality. Of course, performance isn’t the lead story with this USB drive. Though it likely won’t be used in such a scenario, it also supports legacy 2.0 connectivity, which lowers speeds to just 30MB/s read and 20MB/s write.

The IronKey Locker+ 50 features the USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface and is quoted to deliver up to 145MB/s read and 115MB/s write in sequential performance. Kingston’s new security-driven flash drive is available in capacities ranging from 16GB to 128GB.

The LP50 is highlighted by AES hardware-encryption XTS mode support, which helps protect against attacks like BadUSB (i.e., a security attack that uses USB devices programmed to unleash malicious software) with digitally-signed firmware and Brute Force password attacks. The Kingston IronKey Locker+ 50 (LP50) is a USB flash drive purpose-built for on-the-go consumers or professionals who require extra security for their data.

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