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Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 50 512GB USB-A flash drive

Kingston Technology Corp.

Kingston Technology Corp. IKVP50512GB 512GB USB flash drive

SKU CH-AQDE-RMHDK MPN IKVP50512GB

FIPS 197 certified 512 GB USB-A drive with XTS-AES 256-bit hardware encryption and multi-password admin, user and one-time recovery options

  • FIPS 197 certified AES 256-bit hardware encryption protects data
  • Digitally-signed firmware safeguards against BadUSB attacks
  • Brute-force password attack protection secures the drive
  • Admin, User and One-Time Recovery passwords enable access recovery
  • Passphrase mode allows 10 to 64 character sentences or PINs

What this drive is

The Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 50 series is a 512 GB USB flash drive with FIPS 197 certified AES 256-bit hardware encryption in XTS mode. It is built for professionals and organisations that must keep sensitive data under physical control. Digitally signed firmware protects against BadUSB and brute-force attacks, and the drive has been penetration tested for enterprise-grade security. Multi-password support adds Admin, User and One-Time Recovery roles.

Check your setup before ordering

Verify that your device has a compatible USB Type-A port for the connector. No driver installation is required because encryption and authentication are handled entirely by the drive hardware. Decide whether you will use Complex passwords of 6 to 16 characters or passphrases of 10 to 64 characters. Plan how Admin, User and One-Time Recovery credentials will be distributed and stored before first use.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

This drive suits teams that need hardware-encrypted portable storage with certified protection and flexible password recovery. It is not suited for buyers who want a simple drag-and-drop flash drive without authentication steps. Users who require a USB Type-C connector should consider a different model. Anyone needing capacities beyond 512 GB will need another solution.

How it compares

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Price $239.99
Pricier than about 91% of the 1,099 comparable items (median $31.99).

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Specifications

Size & build
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size184 × 127 × 8 mm

Questions about this item

Does the IKVP50512GB ship with any cables or software, or must I buy them separately?

The drive is a self-contained USB-A stick with on-board hardware encryption; no extra cables, adapters or software licences are required.

The VP50 series offers Complex and Passphrase modes — which should I choose for the 512 GB model?

Complex mode accepts 6-16 characters using three of four character sets; Passphrase mode allows a 10-64 character PIN, sentence or word list — pick the style you can remember reliably.

What does FIPS 197 certification actually mean when I plug this 512 GB drive into my laptop?

It confirms the drive uses AES 256-bit encryption in XTS mode validated to the FIPS 197 standard, so data is protected by government-grade hardware encryption the moment the drive is locked.

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