DataTraveler 5000 (DT5000)
DataTraveler 5000 (DT5000), from Kingston Technology, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1227 at overall level 2. The validation is historical: agencies may keep the module in existing systems but not buy it new. Below are its validation history, algorithm certificates and security policy, drawn from the NIST CMVP entry.
Caveat: None
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1227 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Kingston Technology, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | P/N 88007021F, Version 01.00.02 |
| Firmware versions | 03.00.04 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
Kingston's ultra-secure DataTraveler 5000 USB Flash drive protects sensitive data with FIPS 140-2 Level 2 certification and 256-bit AES hardware-based encryption in XEX mode. Secured by Spyrus, DT5000 uses elliptic curve cryptography encryption algorithms (ECC) that meet the Suite B standards approved by the U.S. government. The drive features complex password protection and locks down after 10 intrusion attempts. DT5000 is waterproof (up to 4 feet) and features a rugged, titanium-coated steel casing.
Security level exceptions
- Cryptographic Module Specification: Level 3
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 3
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 3
Approved algorithms (6)
Other algorithms
EC Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 80 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-12-07 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
Status timeline
As observed by this tracker's snapshots. NIST publishes no dates for list moves; observation began 2026-08-21, so earlier changes carry no date.
- 2026-08-21: first observed by this tracker, status historical
- Validation dates on record: 2009-12-07