iStorage datAshur PRO 64GB Encrypted USB Flash Drive Review

Bohs Hansen / 6 years ago

Final Thoughts

Pricing and Availability

At the time of review, the iStorage datAshur PRO can be yours for £129.52 and $150 through Amazon. You can also get the drive directly from iStorage which is needed in the event that you want the customisation options. The price is the same, £129 for the 64GB model, and laser etching will usually cost an extra of £5.

Conclusion

It was a joy to have the iStorage datAshur PRO flash drive in our lab today, which honestly doesn’t come as a surprise. The drive offers you the best pocket-sized security you could ask for.

Compatibility is one of iStorage’s strong points. Everything is hardware-based which not only removes any performance impact, it also makes the drive compatible with close to any USB host. iPhones and iPads are the only exceptions that I’m aware of. The hardware also eliminates the need for any kind of software. You might not have the rights to install software everywhere. An extra piece of software also offers multiple new attack vectors for evil-minded people. But with a datAshur PRO, you don’t need to worry about that.

The drive is a combination of some of the best protection methods available. The external drive is tamper evident which means that it’s impossible to open it without leaving visible marks and damages. If someone should manage to break it open anyway, in order to gain access to the physical hardware – they’ll be disappointed. Every vital part is covered with a super-tough epoxy which its nearly impossible to remove. At least without damaging the component. But even if someone should manage that, we’ll won’t get further. As the data itself is encrypted with AES 256-bit, it’s another dead end.

Overall, the datAshur PRO is a flash drive with all the security measures you could want. That also explains why the drive meets government rules and is certified to be used with the most sensitive types of data.