iStorage enters Japanese market with award winning product range

iStorage, a leading specialist in portable data storage and digital encryption, has announced that the range of award winning products will be available in Japan for the first time via NewGen Technology, inc. The specialist IT consulting company, that will represent iStorage in the Japanese and Asia/Pacific markets, is headed by NewGen’s President and CEO, Hidechika Kawai, as an iStorage Japan Country Director.

Data security compliance and privacy control in the Japanese business environment is critical where major industries such as telecommunications, government, education, healthcare, automotive and manufacturing require high level encryption on portable data devices. iStorage’s datAshur® USB flash drive and diskAshur® & diskAshur DT® portable hard drives all combine a comprehensive range of digital and physical data protection measures. This includes military grade hardware encryption and an alphanumeric keypad for PIN code access providing a robust and compact solution to data security.

Award winning data protection
iStorage products are the world’s most secure and robust encrypted portable data devices and have received numerous accolades and recognition. The datAshur USB flash drive recently received Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-2 Level 3 validation as a measure of its excellent security. The validation examined 11 areas of a cryptographic module used by the device’s security system, including physical security, cryptographic key management and design assurance. It is also in the process of receiving accreditation from CESG and Common Criteria, making it the world’s only flash drive to have three accreditations.

Security features of datAshur:
· Military grade protection – FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certified protection
· AES 256-bit – hardware encryption
· Alphanumeric keypad – Onboard keypad prevents hardware and software key-logging
· 7-15 digit PIN code access – Up-to a 15 digit memorable number or word
· Tamper resistant – Epoxy resin destroys circuit board components if tampered with
· Robust design – Sealed extruded aluminium casing protects from dust and water
· Auto-lock – datAshur will auto lock on loss of power or ejection to prevent access
Security features of diskAshur & diskAshur DT:
· Military grade protection – A high level of FIPS certification
· AES 256-bit – hardware encryption
· 6-16 digit PIN code access - Up-to 16-digit password with wear-resistant keypad
· SuperSpeed USB 3.0 connection - Up to 5Gbps, 10-times faster than USB 2.0
· Brute force self-destruct - Three-pronged approach to prevent brute force attacks
· Tamper resistant - Epoxy resin destroys circuit board components if tampered with
· Variable Time Circuit Technology – Prevents ‘timing attacks’ on data by hackers

“The iStorage products have great potential in the Japan, the world’s third largest economy by GDP, as data protection has become a very big issue in recent years and it provides a strong solution for corporate compliance” said Hidechika Kawai, President and CEO of NewGen Technology, Inc. “The devices are unique and there is little else available to match the comprehensive security measures that iStorage has built into its compact range of portable data storage products. There is no doubt that iStorage products would be a product of choice for data protection due to its simplicity, and easy to use as well as providing very high level security feature.

Albert Michael, MEAP Business Development Manager at iStorage states, “We look forward to working alongside NewGen Technology Inc. to establish a presence in Japan where we strongly believe there is great potential for iStorage’s products. We hope to maximise this opportunity by working closely with the country representatives to build a strong presence and reputation in our target markets.”