{"product_id":"datalocker-sentry-5-fips-140-3-level-3-managed-encrypted-usb-flash-drive-1","title":"DataLocker Sentry 5 FIPS 140-3 Level 3 Managed Encrypted USB Flash Drive","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome data simply cannot afford to fall into the wrong hands. The DataLocker Sentry 5 is a hardware-encrypted USB flash drive built for organisations that treat data security as a hard requirement, not a preference. FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validated, assembled in the USA, and TAA compliant, it meets the strictest government, healthcare, and financial sector standards out of the box — with no software encryption to misconfigure and no trust placed in the host system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery byte written to the Sentry 5 is protected by AES 256-bit XTS hardware encryption running entirely within the drive. The host computer never touches unencrypted data. Lose the drive and the data is safe — full stop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFIPS 140-3 Level 3 validated hardware encryption — Certificate #5140\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAES 256-bit XTS mode encryption, fully hardware-based — no software, no host dependency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmart card authentication support: CAC, PIV, and YubiKey PIV (via SafeConsole)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrute-force protection — cryptographic erase after 10 failed password attempts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead-Only Mode to protect against ransomware and unauthorised writes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIP68 waterproof (up to 2 metres) and MIL-STD-810F certified for drops, shock, and vibration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid zinc metal casing sealed in FIPS 140-3 tamper-resistant epoxy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembled in the USA — TAA compliant with a NATO-trusted supply chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafeConsole managed — remote lock, wipe, audit logs, password reset (licence sold separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigitally signed firmware — immune to BadUSB attacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A with USB-C accessory available separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5-year limited warranty included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sentry 5 is exclusively managed through DataLocker's SafeConsole platform (sold separately), giving IT administrators centralised control over every device in the fleet. From enforcing password complexity and smart card-only authentication policies to triggering remote wipes and pulling full audit logs, SafeConsole turns a collection of secure drives into a properly governed endpoint security programme. Zero-Touch Deployment is also available, making large-scale rollouts manageable without physical handling of each device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePhysically, this drive is built to last in the field. The solid zinc chassis is encapsulated in tamper-resistant epoxy — any attempt to open the casing destroys the electronics. IP68 certification means it survives full submersion to 2 metres, and MIL-STD-810F covers the drops, shocks, and vibration that happen in real working environments. This is not a consumer USB stick with a security badge — it is a purpose-built security device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCompliance-wise, the Sentry 5 satisfies CMMC, HIPAA, GDPR, NIS2, SOC2, SOX, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, and NIST 800-171 requirements, making it a credible answer to auditors across government, defence, finance, and healthcare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (backwards compatible with USB 2.0 \u0026amp; 1.1); USB-C accessory available separately (SKU: CBLUSBAFCM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacities\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransfer Speeds (USB 3.2)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8GB–128GB: 260 MB\/s read \/ 190 MB\/s write\u003cbr\u003e256GB: 240 MB\/s read \/ 170 MB\/s write\u003cbr\u003e512GB: 310 MB\/s read \/ 250 MB\/s write\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransfer Speeds (USB 2.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 MB\/s read \/ 20 MB\/s write (all capacities)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEncryption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAES 256-bit XTS hardware-based encryption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecurity Certification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFIPS 140-3 Level 3 Validated (Certificate #5140)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassword (up to 64 characters) or smart card (CAC, PIV, YubiKey PIV) via SafeConsole\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrute-Force Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCryptographic erase after 10 failed attempts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid zinc metal casing sealed in tamper-resistant epoxy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuggedness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP68 (up to 2.0 m \/ 6.5 ft submersion); 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USB 2.0 compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafeConsole management requires a separate SafeConsole licence (SaaS or On-Premises)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmart card authentication (CAC, PIV, YubiKey PIV) requires SafeConsole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C connectivity requires the optional CBLUSBAFCM accessory cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the Sentry 5 work without SafeConsole?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sentry 5 is a managed-only device (the -M suffix on every SKU), which means SafeConsole is required for initial setup and ongoing management. SafeConsole is sold separately as a SaaS or On-Premises licence. The drive ships ready for SafeConsole enrolment — contact DataLocker or your reseller for licensing options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat happens if I forget my password?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith SafeConsole, an administrator can perform a remote password reset without accessing the physical device. Without SafeConsole, a forgotten password cannot be recovered — the drive will cryptographically erase all data after 10 failed attempts. This is intentional: it means nobody can brute-force their way in, including the manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Sentry 5 compliant with UK government and public sector requirements?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Sentry 5 carries FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validation (the gold standard for cryptographic modules), is TAA compliant with a NATO-trusted supply chain, and meets GDPR, NIS2, and NCSC guidance for encrypted removable media. It also holds UKCA certification for the UK market. For public sector procurement, the combination of FIPS validation and SafeConsole audit logging satisfies most audit and accreditation requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the Sentry 5 be used in read-only mode?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Read-Only Mode can be enabled via SafeConsole policy or by the user, depending on the organisation's configuration. In this mode, data can be read from the drive but nothing can be written to it — effectively preventing ransomware, accidental overwrites, and unauthorised data exfiltration in shared environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between the Sentry 5 and a standard encrypted USB drive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard encrypted drives typically use software-based encryption, which relies on the host computer and can be bypassed if the OS is compromised. The Sentry 5 uses hardware-based AES 256-bit XTS encryption validated to FIPS 140-3 Level 3 — the encryption happens entirely inside the drive, independent of the host. 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