Sentry 5 Encrypted USB Flash Drive
Caveat: None
Certificate
| Certificate number | 5140 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-3 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2030-06-23 |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | DataLocker, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | N/A |
| Hardware versions | S5-008-FE-M, S5-016-FE-M, S5-032-FE-M, S5-064-FE-M, S5-128-FE-M, S5-256-FE-M, S5-512-FE-M |
| Firmware versions | 3.06 |
Module description
The DataLocker, Inc. Sentry 5 Encrypted USB Flash Drive is a hardware cryptographic module designed for organizations that require a secure way to store and transfer portable data. The stored data is secured by hardware-based 256-bit AES on-the-fly encryption to guard sensitive information in case the drive is lost or stolen. Its strong, durable, metal casing provides robust physical protection. Its strong password rules and lock-down control protects against brute force attacks.
Security level exceptions
- Operational environment: N/A
- Non-invasive security: N/A
- Mitigation of other attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES-CBC | A3268 |
| AES-ECB | A3268 |
| AES-KW | A3268 |
| AES-XTS Testing Revision 2.0 | A3268 |
| ECDSA KeyGen (FIPS186-5) | A3268 |
| ECDSA KeyVer (FIPS186-4) | A3268 |
| HMAC DRBG | A3268 |
| HMAC-SHA2-256 | A3268 |
| KAS-ECC-SSC Sp800-56Ar3 | A3268 |
| KDA TwoStep SP800-56Cr2 | A3268 |
| PBKDF | A3268 |
| RSA SigVer (FIPS186-4) | A3268 |
| SHA2-256 | A3268 |
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-16 | Initial | Penumbra Security, Inc. |
| 2026-02-27 | 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 active
- Validation dates on record: 2026-01-16