This capability is the reason behind the exceptional performance of PCI devices, but it also makes them susceptible to drive-by DMA attacks.ĭrive-by DMA attacks are attacks that occur while the owner of the system isn't present and usually take just a few minutes, with simple-to-moderate attacking tools (affordable, off-the-shelf hardware and software), that don't require the disassembly of the device.
These devices are DMA-capable, and can access system memory and perform read and write operations without the need for the system processor's involvement. PCIe hot plug devices such as Thunderbolt, USB4, and CFexpress allow users to attach classes of external peripherals, including graphics cards, to their devices with the plug-and-play ease of USB. Kernel DMA Protection is a Windows security feature that protects against external peripherals from gaining unauthorized access to memory. Read our full Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 review. It’s expensive by storage standards, but the VP80ES is a solid attempt at providing an easy-to-use, transportable and secure repository. Out of the box, it comes with a soft carry pouch and two cables for USB-A and USB-C connections. The storage component is an SSD, although this drive can only achieve reading and writing of around 250MB/s over a USB 3.2 Gen 1 connection. And, the drive will erase the contents if too many passwords are incorrectly entered. Kingston designed it to cope with various potential attacks, including BadUSB and even physical intrusion into the mechanism. Secure encrypted storage devices once required software to be installed to provide a means to input the decryption key, but the Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 circumvents the need for that with an inbuilt touch screen.Īvailable in 480GB, 960GB and 1920GB capacities, the VP80ES, as it's also known, sports FIPS 197 certified security and a Common Criteria EAL5+ certified secure microprocessor.
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