KOBRA VS storage device with German VS-NfD approval

External encrypted hard disks and USB-C memory sticks with approval by the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) for classified data up to

  • German VS-NfD
  • EU RESTRICTED
  • NATO RESTRICTED

KOBRA VS storage devices are the external encrypted USB-C hard drive Kobra Drive VS and an encrypted USB-C memory stick Kobra Stick VS. These devices provide the same security features and differ only in their design and the possible storage capacities. Therefore, they are often referred to as Kobra VS storage devices in descriptions.

For the Kobra Drive VS and Kobra Stick VS, version 1.0, the approval BSI-VSA-10338 was granted on 28.04.2020. This approval enables the processing and transmission of information classified as VS-NfD (for official use only). In addition, these media are approved for the protection of EU information up to the classification level RESTREINT UE/EU RESTRICTED for national use for the protection of NATO information up to the classification level NATO RESTRICTED.

KOBRA VS data storage devices in use

These data carriers were developed in compliance with the "Technical Guidelines" of the BSI (Federal Office for Information Scurity) and have the trust mark "IT Security made in Germany". They correspond to the current state of the art and, due to their security functions, are currently one of the most secure options for mobile data storage.

  • Kobra VS-Siegel: Kobra VS-Datenträger sind durch das BSI zugelassen bis VS-NfD, EU RESTRICTED und NATO RESTRICTED
  • Siegel: IT Security made in Germany
  • Verfügbar im Kaufhaus des Bundes unter der RV-Nr. 21413

The data stored on the VS storage device is protected from unauthorised access with regard to the confidentiality of the information, for example if the data carrier is lost or stolen, as well as in the event of logical or physical attacks. A sturdy, elegant metal housing protects the VS storage device from light shocks and splash water.

The confidentiality of the data is guaranteed by the following security mechanisms:

Encryption:
256-bit AES full-disk hardware encryption in XTS mode using two 256-bit crypto keys

Access control:
Two-factor authentication via smartcard and PIN according to the principle"having and knowing"

Crypto Key Management:
Administration of the cryptographic keys by the Users: Create, Modify and Destroy

User administration:
Using the Kobra Client VS software, the administrator can add, manage or delete one or more users simultaneously.

Banner: Eine Kobra Drive VS und ein Kobra Stick VS sind an einem Laptop angeschlossen

You can view the user manual under the following Link.

Alternatively, for more information, you can also send an email tovs@digittrade.de.. In this case, we recommend the use of the encryption methods S/MIME or PGP/MIME. You can retrieve our keys or certificates for this below:

S/MIME Fingerabdruck: D4CF60C7B62566DF0957F4F3223C132A6C5C7E64
Download

PGP/MIME Fingerabdruck: 7CE68B601E7909DDF344F9BFE2826322997FD207
Download

For further information, please contact us using the following form:

Contact form