Kingston DataTraveler 2000
Kingston DataTraveler 2000, from Kingston Technology Company, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #2928 at overall level 3. 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: This validation entry is rebranding from Cert. #2688
Certificate
| Certificate number | 2928 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Kingston Technology Company, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | DT2000/4GB; DT2000/8GB; DT2000/16GB; DT2000/32GB; DT2000/64GB |
| Firmware versions | Encryption Controller: V1.01.10; Security Controller: v1.11 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
Kingston DataTraveler 2000 Secure USB Flash Drive ("Kingston DT2000" or "DT2000") is an encrypted storage device that provides a secure way to store and transfer data. User authentication is self-contained via an on-board keypad. User data is protected by hardware-based 256-bit AES encryption to secure sensitive information in the event that the drive is lost or stolen.
Security level exceptions
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (5)
Other algorithms
NDRNG
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-20 | Initial | Penumbra Security, Inc. |
| 2017-07-14 | Update | Penumbra Security, 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: 2017-06-20, 2017-07-14