Kingston on Tuesday announced the release of the DataTraveler Locker+ USB Flash drive line. These new units feature 256-bit hardware-based AES encryption.  The DataTraveler Locker+ allows companies of any size to secure mobile data with the ease and confidence of knowing that their data is encrypted and safe.

Basically you can’t access the data on the sticks without a password. And you enter the wrong password 10 times, the card will automatically reformat the hard drive.

The Data Traveler Locker features 56-bit AES via a co-processor, the encrypted data on the fly. Unfortunately, the password protection and data encryption function is only compatible with Windows Vista (32 bits), 2000 (SP4), XP (SP1, SP2). The DataTraveler Locker+ can be had today in 4GB ($36), 8GB ($50), 16GB ($100) and 32GB ($200) capacities.

“Kingston created this drive to address the rise in data loss and theft which has been a growing problem with expensive consequences. This device gives companies a solution that is not only affordable but provides peace of mind in securing mobile data,” said Mark Akoubian, business manager, Secure USB Products, Kingston®. “The DataTraveler Locker+ encrypts 100 percent of the contents and is available at a price point that is very attractive for all entities looking to comply with corporate security policies.” Dvhardware reported