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Citadel K-GL self-encrypting drives (SEDs) are specialized for headless applications. The system waits for an authorized USB security key to be inserted before unlocking and booting up. This allows you to protect against unauthorized access to data on UAVs, tactical edge devices, and appliances.

Citadel FIPS-certified SEDs are the only SSDs to integrate multifactor authentication, pre-boot authentication (PBA), and hardware encryption into a complete, low cost solution.

Powered by CipherDrive®, our built-in PBA unlocks access to the encrypted operating system or virtual machine on the Citadel K-GL SED as well as the data stored there. This secured data is encrypted by NSA-approved Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 256-bit encryption at the hardware level. Once booted, Citadel allows no-overhead, hardware-speed access to encrypted data at the full performance of the system. 

All DIGISTOR FIPS SEDs—including Citadel K Series SEDs—are listed on the NSA CSfC Component List for hardware full drive encryption, which allows DoD, Federal agencies, and critical infrastructure to protect mission critical and classified data using commercial solutions. Together with the built-in PBA  which is also CSfC listed for hardware full drive encryption, a Citadel K Series SED constitutes a complete CSfC layer.

All Citadel K-Series SEDs are NIAP-compliant  (VID #11297), TAA compliant, and have been listed by NIST as FIPS 140-2 L2 certified storage devices with NIST Certificate #3926 , ensuring they meet most stringent cybersecurity standards.

Citadel K-GL SEDs can be used with Windows and Linux operating systems as well as with SecureView and Forcepoint.

VaultDisk® is a removable Mini-26128 SATA SSD drive for use with Small Form Factor Dell systems that have VaultDisk® removable drive support, so no tools are needed to swap the boot drive. The removable SSD creates the ability to cold swap your boot drive in seconds, saving man hours and securing all critical data.

• Citadel C-ADV (Advanced) inside: Advanced security for Data at Rest (DAR)
• Fortify your data security: Pre-boot authentication (PBA), multifactor authentication (MFA), and real-time protection-powered by Cigent-protects your data from ransomware, physical, and other cyber attacks
• Fast, efficient PCIe/NVMe data transfer: NVMe SHIPS modules are the fastest and most robust way to transport and secure data in air-gapped environments or move large volumes of data for offloading or ingestion
• Truly versatile storage: Use in any workstation, laptop, drone, device, or specialized vehicle equipped with a SHIPS receiving frame
• Achieve government mandates:CSfC- and NIAP-listed, FIPS validated, and constitutes a complete CSfC layer in a two-layer solution
• Prevent unauthorized file access with additional authentication: Consistently defeats zero-day ransomware and data theft for in-use data, whether they are accessed online or offline
• Know who accessed data: Secure data access logs capture all insider threat activity
• Automated threat response: Self-defending firmware protects against ransomware by making data invisible if the included Cigent software service is disabled
• Retire or repurpose the Q80 module safely: Verified device erasure ensures every data block has truly been wiped
• TAA compliant: Ensures you can meet regulatory requirements, maintain data security, and support ethical practices in technology procurement

The SHIPS storage module is the centerpiece of the SHIPS ecosystem, which is designed to bring robust removability and data transport at NVMe speeds between workstations, desktops, vehicles, aircraft, drones, and tactical systems. No longer do OEMs and integrators need to restrict themselves to legacy drive bay standards for removable NVMe storage.

Data at Rest Security... Simplified

Citadel FIPS-certified self-encrypting drives (SEDs) are the only SSDs to integrate multifactor authentication, pre-boot authentication (PBA), and hardware encryption into a complete, low cost solution.

Powered by CipherDrive®, our built-in PBA unlocks access to the encrypted operating system or virtual machine on the Citadel K-MD SED as well as the data stored there. This secured data is encrypted by NSA-approved Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 256-bit encryption at the hardware level. Once booted, Citadel allows no-overhead, hardware-speed access to encrypted data at the full performance of the system. 

Unlock one SED to authorize access to all SEDs. Perfect for tactical servers and other systems with multiple Citadel K-MD SEDs installed.

All DIGISTOR FIPS SEDs—including Citadel K Series SEDs—are listed on the NSA CSfC Component List for hardware full drive encryption, which allows DoD, Federal agencies, and critical infrastructure to protect mission critical and classified data using commercial solutions. Together with the built-in PBA  which is also CSfC listed for hardware full drive encryption, a Citadel K Series SED constitutes a complete CSfC layer.

All Citadel K-Series SEDs are NIAP-compliant  (VID #11297), TAA compliant, and have been listed by NIST as FIPS 140-2 L2 certified storage devices with NIST Certificate #3926 , ensuring they meet most stringent cybersecurity standards.

Citadel K-MD SEDs are used in Windows and Linux operating systems as well as with SecureView and Forcepoint.

Computer systems that are supported by Citadel K Series Secure SEDs are contained in this hardware compatibility list (HCL).

VaultDisk® M2-R is a removable SSD drive for use with Dell systems that have VaultDisk® removable drive support, so no tools are needed to swap the boot drive. The removable SSD creates the ability to cold swap your boot drive in seconds, saving man hours and securing all critical data.

No Monitor or Keyboard Required

Citadel K-GL self-encrypting drives (SEDs) are specialized for headless applications. The system waits for an authorized USB security key to be inserted before unlocking and booting up. This allows you to protect against unauthorized access to data on UAVs, tactical edge devices, and appliances.

Citadel FIPS-certified SEDs are the only SSDs to integrate multifactor authentication, pre-boot authentication (PBA), and hardware encryption into a complete, low cost solution.

Powered by CipherDrive®, our built-in PBA unlocks access to the encrypted operating system or virtual machine on the Citadel K-GL SED as well as the data stored there. This secured data is encrypted by NSA-approved Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 256-bit encryption at the hardware level. Once booted, Citadel allows no-overhead, hardware-speed access to encrypted data at the full performance of the system. 

All DIGISTOR FIPS SEDs—including Citadel K Series SEDs—are listed on the NSA CSfC Component List for hardware full drive encryption, which allows DoD, Federal agencies, and critical infrastructure to protect mission critical and classified data using commercial solutions. Together with the built-in PBA  which is also CSfC listed for hardware full drive encryption, a Citadel K Series SED constitutes a complete CSfC layer.

All Citadel K-Series SEDs are NIAP-compliant  (VID #11297), TAA compliant, and have been listed by NIST as FIPS 140-2 L2 certified storage devices with NIST Certificate #3926 , ensuring they meet most stringent cybersecurity standards.

Citadel K-GL SEDs can be used with Windows and Linux operating systems as well as with SecureView and Forcepoint.

No Monitor or Keyboard Required

Citadel K-GL self-encrypting drives (SEDs) are specialized for headless applications. The system waits for an authorized USB security key to be inserted before unlocking and booting up. This allows you to protect against unauthorized access to data on UAVs, tactical edge devices, and appliances.

Citadel FIPS-certified SEDs are the only SSDs to integrate multifactor authentication, pre-boot authentication (PBA), and hardware encryption into a complete, low cost solution.

Powered by CipherDrive®, our built-in PBA unlocks access to the encrypted operating system or virtual machine on the Citadel K-GL SED as well as the data stored there. This secured data is encrypted by NSA-approved Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 256-bit encryption at the hardware level. Once booted, Citadel allows no-overhead, hardware-speed access to encrypted data at the full performance of the system. 

All DIGISTOR FIPS SEDs—including Citadel K Series SEDs—are listed on the NSA CSfC Component List for hardware full drive encryption, which allows DoD, Federal agencies, and critical infrastructure to protect mission critical and classified data using commercial solutions. Together with the built-in PBA  which is also CSfC listed for hardware full drive encryption, a Citadel K Series SED constitutes a complete CSfC layer.

All Citadel K-Series SEDs are NIAP-compliant  (VID #11297), TAA compliant, and have been listed by NIST as FIPS 140-2 L2 certified storage devices with NIST Certificate #3926 , ensuring they meet most stringent cybersecurity standards.

Citadel K-GL SEDs can be used with Windows and Linux operating systems as well as with SecureView and Forcepoint.