Manila, Philippines -- Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., announced it has formed a partnership with SPYRUS, Inc. Under the partnership, Kingston will incorporate patented Secured by SPYRUS technology into its DataTraveler USB Flash drives to deliver unsurpassed levels of security and encryption to government agencies and enterprise customers as well as consumers.

“SPYRUS hardware-based security was specifically designed to protect sensitive Department of Defense data, and we are proud to join with Kingston to introduce the strongest security protection available for government and enterprise markets in over 100 countries,” said Tom Dickens, Chief Operating Officer for SPYRUS. “Our proven technologies surpass all others to protect customer data against the proliferation of cyber crime, cyber attacks and data loss.”

“The partnership allows us to address the latest requirements for secure USB Flash drives from governmental agencies that manage sensitive information. Features such as Suite B compliance and the XTS-AES Mode of Operation are examples of the advanced cryptographic capabilities we now have access to,” said Nathan Su, Flash Memory Sales Director, APAC Region, Kingston. “Kingston’s long-standing reputation for quality, customer service, global distribution reach and U.S.-based manufacturing defines our ability to deliver the most secure USB flash drives available.”

Since its inception in 1992, SPYRUS has worked extensively with U.S. government agencies to develop security technologies that meet strict standards established to protect the country.

Kingston’s first product utilizing Secured by SPYRUS technology will be introduced to the marketplace in early Q4. For more information, visit www.kingston.com/asia.