# NATO-Approved USB Drives The Kingston IronKey Series USB Drives Have a Secure, Rugged Design By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-02-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kingston-ironkey References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/kingston-ironkey-19-02-2020/) & [kingston](https://www.kingston.com/en) The Kingston IronKey series USB drives are a range of data storage solutions for consumers that will offer them the ability to keep essential information secure when being transported between locations. The drives have received [NATO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Kreios-Space) Restricted Level Certification, which means that the [rugged drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacie-rugged-ssd4) are approved for keep information protected under harsh conditions. This will come as welcome news to professionals and users alike who want to keep important data protected from potential loss or breach. The Kingston IronKey series USB drives come in the D300, D300S and D300SM models, which are all characterized by their durable zinc exterior casing. The [data storage peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adata-sc730) address the increased demand for enhanced information protection solutions as more consumers become weary of how their content could be leaked. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Secure USB Drives:** The increasing need for secure data storage solutions presents an opportunity for innovation in developing safer USB drives. - **Rugged Technology:** As consumers demand more durable devices, opportunities arise for developing rugged technology in various industries. - **Data Protection Solutions:** The growing concern for protecting sensitive data creates opportunities for developing innovative solutions that address these concerns. ### Where This Applies - **IT Security:** The development of secure USB drives presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the IT security industry. - **Military Technology:** The NATO-approved USB drives present an opportunity for innovation in military technology by offering secure data storage solutions for harsh conditions. - **Consumer Electronics:** As more consumers become concerned about data privacy, there is a potential opportunity for innovation in developing more secure and durable consumer electronics products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ironclad Encryption Storage Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kingston-ironkey-vault-privacy-50.md) - [Smart Secure Storage Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ironkey-vault-privacy-80es.md) - [Data-Protecting USB Keys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nukii.md) - [High-Security External SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardware-encrypted-external-ssd.md) - [Durable Encrypted Storage Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidrive-encrypted-nvme-ssd.md) - [Dedicated Encryption Storage Keys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexar-jumpdrive-fingerprint-f35-pro.md) - [Passcode-Protected Storage Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/key-encryption-ssd.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Storage Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-trek-discovery-flash-drives.md) - [Secure Encrypted SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchlock-unlocks-drives.md)