DIGITTRADE HS256 S3

Encrypted external storage devices with BSI approval for government classified information up to VS-NfD (NATO Restricted and EU Restricted)

KOBRA VS storage devices are the external encrypted USB-C hard drive Kobra Drive VS and an encrypted USB-C memory stick Kobra Stick VS. These devices provide the same security features and differ only in their design and the possible storage capacities. Therefore, they are often referred to as Kobra VS storage devices in descriptions.

For the Kobra Drive VS and Kobra Stick VS, version 1.0, the approval BSI-VSA-10338 was granted on 28.04.2020. This approval enables the processing and transmission of information classified as VS-NfD (for official use only). In addition, these media are approved for the protection of EU information up to the classification level RESTREINT UE/EU RESTRICTED for national use for the protection of NATO information up to the classification level NATO RESTRICTED.

These data carriers were developed in compliance with the "Technical Guidelines" of the BSI and have the trust mark "IT Security made in Germany". They correspond to the current state of the art and, due to their security functions, are currently one of the most secure options for mobile data storage.

The data stored on the VS storage device is protected from unauthorised access with regard to the confidentiality of the information,

for example if the data carrier is lost or stolen, as well as in the event of logical or physical attacks. A sturdy, elegant metal housing protects the VS storage device from light shocks and splash water.

The confidentiality of the data is guaranteed by the following security mechanisms:

• •  
  • Encryption:
    256-bit AES full-disk hardware encryption in XTS mode using two 256-bit crypto keys

• • Access control:
    Two-factor authentication via smartcard and PIN according to the principle"having and knowing"

• • Crypto Key Management:Administration of the cryptographic keys by the Users: Create, Modify and Destroy

• • User administration:
    Using the Kobra Client VS software, the administrator can add, manage or delete one or more users simultaneously.

HS256S3 External 2 factor encrypted storage device

Full-Disk Encryption
256-bit AES full-disk hardware encryption in XTS mode
using two 256-bit crypto keys
Access Control
Two-factor authentication via smartcard and 8-digit PIN
according to the principl "having and knowing"
Crypto Key Management
Self management of cryptographic keys:
Create, modify, copy and destroy

Professional solution
for authorities and companies
The HS256S3 is an external hard drive with hardware encryption. Its
design is adapted to the needs of companies and authorities and is
particularly suitable for the secure transport of data and for the creation of backups. The HS256 S3 ensures the confidentiality of the data
through the following security mechanisms:

1. Encryption 256-bit AES full-disk hardware encryption in XTS mode using two256-bit crypto keys
2. Access control Two-factor authentication using a smart card and 8-digit PIN based on the principle of "owning and knowing"
3. Management of cryptographic keys The cryptographic keys can be created, changed, copied and destroyed by the user on the smart card

Other features:
• elegant metal case
• support of USB 3.0 and 2.0
• OS independent and bootable
• storage Capacity SSD: 250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 2TB und 4TB; HDD: 500GB, 1TB, 2TB und 4TB
• laser engraving of logo, inventory numbers, scannable QR codes, name o.a. according to customer specification

Requirements of the GDPR and BDSG Art. 15 (1) GDPR Data protection through technology design Taking into account the state of the art, the controller and the proces[1]sor shall take appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure a level of protection commensurate with the risk. Art. 83 (4) GDPR Imposition of fines In the event of a breach of Article 25, fines of up to € 10,000,000 or, in the case of an entrepreneur, up to 2% of its total annual turnover in the preceding financial year will be imposed, whichever is greater.

§42 BDSG (2018) Penal Code 42§ BDSG (2018) Penal Code Penalties of up to three years or a fine are imposed on those who knowingly give access to, or otherwise make accessible to, third-party personal information of a large number of persons, and in doing so make commercial use of it. §43 BDSG (2018) penalty regulations The offense can be punished with a fine of up to 50,000 euros. The HS256S3 hard disk is state-of-the-art.

BSI certification allows it to store personal data. The use of the HS256S3 enables users to fully comply with the strictest requirements of the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) and the latest EU Data Protection Regulation (EU-DSGVO) with regard to the storage of personal and sensitive data.