# Password-Protected SSDs The DataLocker Sentry K300 Encrypted Micro SSD Has Military-Grade Security By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-10-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sentry-k300-encrypted-micro-ssd References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/encrypted-ssd-17-10-2018/) & [datalocker](https://datalocker.com/product/sentry-k300-encrypted-keypad-flash-drive/) Cyber security has become a top priority for a rising number of consumers, which is seeing equipment manufacturers create devices like the DataLocker Sentry K300 Encrypted Micro SSD with this in mind. Offering consumers access to military-grade security, the drive offers [256-bit AES hardware-based encryption](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mp700-elite) in XTS mode and works to keep your encryption keys local rather than relaying them to the host PC. This eliminates the chance of malware attacks or cold-boot accessing to keep your data incredibly safe. The DataLocker Sentry K300 Encrypted Micro SSD boasts an OLED display, a keypad and [platform independent functionality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adata-sc730) that makes it the first on the market with such protective features. The drive is set to launch sometime before the end of 2018. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Cybersecurity:** The rise in cyber attacks is creating a demand for more secure data storage solutions. - **Hardware-based Encryption:** Consumers are seeking out hardware-based encryption to ensure better data protection. - **Platform Independent Functionality:** The demand for storage devices that can be used with multiple platforms is increasing. ### Where This Applies - **Technology:** The technology industry has an opportunity to develop and manufacture more secure data storage devices. - **Information Security:** The information security industry can leverage the demand for hardware-based encryption solutions to develop innovative products. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can meet the need for platform independent storage devices by creating compatible products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Passcode-Protected Storage Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/key-encryption-ssd.md) - [Durable Encrypted Storage Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidrive-encrypted-nvme-ssd.md) - [Ruggedly Encrypted USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encrypted-usb-drive.md) - [Smart Secure Storage Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ironkey-vault-privacy-80es.md) - [Trackable Encrypted Hard Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/move-speed-gd10.md) - [Secure Encrypted SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchlock-unlocks-drives.md) - [Encrypted Smartphone Hard Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexar-sl500-portable-ssd.md) - [Wireless Encryption Storage Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glyph-securedrive-ssd.md) - [Ironclad Encryption Storage Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kingston-ironkey-vault-privacy-50.md)