iStorage Launches diskAshur DT 26TB PIN Authenticated Hardware Encrypted Desktop External HDD
diskAshur DT3 desktop HDD pending validation for FIPS 140-3 Level 3 certification, and diskAshur DT² FIPS 140-2 Level 2/3, NCSC CPA, NLNCSA BSPA and NATO Restricted certified hardware encrypted desktop drive
This is a Press Release edited by StorageNewsletter.com on April 30, 2025 at 2:01 pmiStorage Ltd. has once again raised the bar in data security with the launch of a world’s first 26TB PIN authenticated, hardware encrypted desktop drive.
The diskAshur DT3 and diskAshur DT2, already trusted by governments, defence organisations, financial institutions, healthcare providers and media agencies around the world, are now available in an industry-leading 26TB capacity. These high-capacity drives continue to set the benchmark for robust, portable and user-friendly data protection.
Raising Bar in Government-Grade Security
The diskAshur DP is among a 1st encrypted HDDs pending certification under the FIPS 140-3 Level 3 standard, the latest U.S. government benchmark for cryptographic security. It features TAA compliance, FIPS PUB 197-validated AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption, and a Common Criteria EAL5+ certified secure microprocessor, ensuring maximum defence against unauthorised access.
diskAshur DT3 and diskAshur DT2HDDs
Its predecessor, the diskAshur DT, also boasts top-tier credentials with a Common Criteria EAL5+ certified microprocessor and accreditations from NCSC CPA, FIPS 140-2 Level 3, NLNCSA BSPA and NATO Restricted.
John Michael, CEO, iStorage/Kanguru, commented: “At iStorage, innovation and security go hand in hand. Launching the world’s first 26TB PIN-authenticated, hardware encrypted desktop drive is not just a milestone for us, it’s a statement to the industry. As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, so too must our solutions. The diskAshur DP and DT3 represent the highest standards in data protection and with our recent acquisition of Kanguru, we are now even better positioned to provide organisations around the world with the most secure, reliable and scalable data storage solutions available.”
New Era Following Strategic Growth
This launch follows iStorage’s acquisition of Kanguru Solutions and its strategic partnership with Elvirian, a collaborative group dedicated to advancing innovation in secure data storage, servers, and communications. Together, iStorage and Kanguru are committed to delivering hardware encrypted solutions that meet the evolving challenges of today’s cybersecurity landscape.
The diskAshur DT3 and DP are available via the iStorage and Kanguru websites, as well as through select global channel partners.