Unforatently, the VP80ES isn’t able to be used without connecting it to a host device, so all admin functions have to be executed when connected. The drive has a touch screen word, phrase, or number-based authentication system that once the admin password has been inputted, will allow access to all functions of the device. The IronKey Vault Privacy 80ES provides a high level of physical encryption for users’ data. The VP80ES uses XTS-AES 256-bit encryption protecting against brute force attacks and BadUSBs, and for quicking traveling, Kingston has included a neoprene carrying case. The VP80ES marks the first OS-independent external SSD featuring a colored touch-screen for wide versatility along with hardware encryption for data protection.
The Ironkey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD is the newest model released in the Kingston Digital encrypted device lineup.