{"product_id":"kingston-128gb-ironkey-keypad-200-fips-140-3-lvl3-pending-aes-256-encrypted","title":"Kingston 128GB IronKey Keypad 200 Fips 140-3 LVL3 (Pending) AES-256 Encrypted","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKingston 128GB IronKey Keypad 200 Fips 140-3 LVL3 (Pending) AES-256 Encrypted | Keypad storage with AES-256 encryption\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor carrying files on a USB stick with encryption in the product description, the Kingston 128GB IronKey Keypad 200 puts its keypad and AES-256 encryption front and centre. It’s aimed at people choosing storage with a stated security approach, rather than simply looking for a place to move files. The 128GB capacity gives you a specific amount of storage to weigh against what you plan to keep on the drive. Its keypad is part of the product’s identity; the title doesn’t describe the keypad’s exact operation, so I’d avoid assuming details about setup or access. Kingston also identifies FIPS 140-3 Level 3 as pending. That status matters: pending isn’t the same as completed validation. If a procurement requirement depends on a finished validation, treat that wording carefully. This is a focused option for shoppers who want a keypad USB stick and AES-256 encryption, and who are comfortable judging the pending status for themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the stated security details mean for your choice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe useful distinction here is between the encryption named in the product title and the separate validation status. AES-256 is the encryption specification given for this drive. FIPS 140-3 Level 3 is identified as pending, so the title doesn’t present it as a completed validation. Those details may matter when you’re comparing storage for work or personal files, but they don’t tell you how the keypad is configured or what steps are involved in using it. For a straightforward decision, start with the stated 128GB capacity, then consider whether a keypad design and AES-256 encryption match your needs. The certification wording deserves its own check against any formal requirement you’re working to; don’t read “pending” as approval already granted. That’s the key caveat to keep in mind when assessing this Kingston.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Kingston\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct: IronKey Keypad 200\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 128GB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: USB stick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncryption: AES-256\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFIPS status: FIPS 140-3 Level 3 (Pending)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kingston","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57512763621716,"sku":"KST-IKKP200\/128GB","price":211.7,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/2493\/3716\/files\/KST-IKKP200-128GB_01.jpg?v=1791588264","url":"https:\/\/www.htf-store.com\/products\/kingston-128gb-ironkey-keypad-200-fips-140-3-lvl3-pending-aes-256-encrypted","provider":"Hard to Find Camera Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}