
DriveSecurity runs as a background process in Windows, where it monitors activity on the drive but does not otherwise interact with the host workstation.ĭriveSecurity is implemented as a portable application installed on the drive, in order to prevent the spread of malware to secure systems when a drive is used both inside and outside of a protected environment. The DataTraveler 4000 (DT4000) and DataTraveler Vault Privacy (DTVP) will benefit from ESET anti-malware technology and NOD32 antivirus engine as part of ClevX’s DriveSecurity platform. While our review features the DataTraveler Vault Privacy, the two devices are functionally identical other than with regard to FIPS certification, where the DataTraveler 4000 has been certified compliant for FIPS140-2 Level 2. ClevX’s DriveSecurity brings additional value to the DT4000 and DTVP, which secure the contents of the drive with hardware-based 256-bit AES encryption in case the drive is lost or stolen.

Securely managing portable digital storage is one of the growing challenges for organizations rolling out infrastructure to support mobile devices and workers while maintaining the security and confidentiality of corporate systems and information. Kingston’s DataTraveler 4000 and DataTraveler Vault Privacy USB flash drives are now being offered with enhanced security functionality as part of a new partnership announced today between Kingston, ESET, and ClevX.
