DataLocker

What DataLocker does

DataLocker is a privately held US-based vendor of hardware-encrypted portable storage devices and centralized USB endpoint management software, founded in 2007 and headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas with regional offices in Sittard (Netherlands, EMEA) and Seoul (South Korea, APAC). The company sells encrypted external hard drives (DL4 FE, DL450 FE, and legacy H300/H350 IronKey lines) and encrypted USB flash drives (Sentry K350, Sentry 5, Sentry ONE, DL GO), all built on AES 256-bit XTS hardware encryption with FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validation, Common Criteria EAL5+ certified secure microprocessors, TAA-compliant supply chains, and tamper-resistant IP64/IP67-rated enclosures. Its software layer is the SafeConsole centralized management platform, which provides remote lock/wipe, policy enforcement, geofencing, audit logging, and SIEM/SSO/API integration, and is sold via tiered subscriptions ($600-$1,500/year base plus $26-$61/device/year add-on modules including Trellix-powered anti-malware, PortBlocker, SafeCrypt cloud encryption, and NIST 800-88 certified data erasure).

DataLocker monetizes through a mix of one-time hardware sales (encrypted drives priced from ~$461 for entry-tier HDD/SSD configurations up to $471+ for higher-capacity and rugged variants), recurring SafeConsole subscriptions and per-device module licensing, pay-as-you-go certified erasure ($9.99/erasure), the $3,999/year EncryptDisc optical media license, and Professional Services for enterprise deployment. The company goes to market through a global authorized reseller and distributor network for enterprise bulk orders (10+ units), an official Amazon store for SMB/consumer purchases (up to 9 units), and direct enterprise field sales with Request a Demo CTAs; sub-brands include SafeConsole, IronKey, Sentry, and the newer Alpha Series of TAA-compliant webcams and headsets for secure environments.

The company targets regulated, security-conscious buyers across four primary verticals — Government & Defense, Healthcare, Finance & Insurance, and Manufacturing — with secondary exposure to Legal, Education, and Energy, and claims trust from 70% of the Fortune 100 and major US government and military agencies. Strategic positioning leans heavily on US federal certifications (FIPS 140-3 Level 3, CMMC Level 2, NIST 800-171, SOC2) and compliance frameworks (HIPAA, GDPR, PCI-DSS, CCPA) rather than AI-driven differentiation, with two acquisitions (BlockMaster in 2015 and IronKey from Kingston Technology in 2016) shaping the current product portfolio.

Name

DataLocker

Legal name

DataLocker, Inc.

Website

https://datalocker.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Encrypted Storage Devices and Data Security Hardware

NAICS

Computer Storage Device Manufacturing (334112), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

Computer Storage Devices (3572), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Secure/Encrypted & Rugged Portable Storage (HDACAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Storage Security & Encryption Hardware (SEDs, Key Managers, HSM-Backed Storage) (HDACACAL), Encryption (Data-at-Rest / In-Transit / In-Use) (HDADAFAB), Key Management, Encryption & Secrets Management (KMS/HSM/Vault) (HDABAHAG)

Keywords

• Encrypted storage devices
• Hardware encryption
• USB security
• Endpoint management
• Data protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Overland Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Encrypted Hardware Sales: Sale of encrypted hard drives (DL4 FE, DL450 FE, H300, H350) and USB flash drives (Sentry K350, Sentry 5, Sentry ONE, DL GO) with varying storage capacities from 500GB to 15.3TB
2. SafeConsole Software Licenses: Annual subscription licenses for SafeConsole management platform with three tiers: Basic ($600/year), Professional ($1,500/year), and Enterprise (contact for pricing). Device-level pricing at $39/device/year for Secure USB Device Management
3. SafeConsole Module Add-ons: Additional annual fees for specialized modules: Anti-Malware ($33/device/year), PortBlocker ($26/device/year), SafeCrypt ($61/drive/year), and Certified Data Erasure ($9.99/erasure)
4. EncryptDisc Software License: Annual license for EncryptDisc creator software at $3,999/year for secure DVD/CD/Blu-ray disc encryption
5. Professional Services: Deployment services including configuration, testing, integration, and training for enterprise implementations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

DataLocker designs, manufactures, and sells hardware-encrypted portable storage devices (USB flash drives and external hard drives) protected by AES 256-bit XTS encryption with FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validation, and licenses the SafeConsole centralized management platform with modular add-ons (anti-malware, port blocking, certified data erasure, cloud encryption) to remotely manage and enforce policy on USB endpoints. The company also offers EncryptDisc optical media encryption software, TAA-compliant AlphaCam and AlphaTalk secure-environment peripherals, and Professional Services for enterprise deployment.

Product overview

DataLocker offers a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on the SafeConsole Platform, a unified USB endpoint protection solution. The SafeConsole Platform serves as the core management console with modular add-ons: Secure USB Device Management for remote device control, PortBlocker for USB port protection, Anti-Malware (powered by Trellix) for threat scanning, USB Certified Data Erasure for NIST 800-88 compliant sanitization, and SafeCrypt for client-side cloud encryption. Hardware products include encrypted external hard drives (DL4 FE, DL450 FE, H350 IronKey, H300 IronKey) and encrypted USB flash drives (Sentry K350, Sentry 5, Sentry ONE, DL GO). The Alpha Series provides TAA-compliant webcams and headsets. EncryptDisc software enables secure optical media encryption. Professional Services support implementation and deployment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SafeConsole: Centralized USB device management platform providing remote management, policy enforcement, anti-malware protection, and audit capabilities for encrypted USB drives.
• Alpha Series
• IronKey
• Sentry

Products and services

• SafeConsole Platform Centralized USB endpoint protection platform providing comprehensive control over USB security through modular add-ons (Secure USB Device Management, PortBlocker, Anti-Malware, USB Certified Data Erasure, SafeCrypt, EncryptDisc) for enterprises managing thousands of encrypted USB devices.
• SafeConsole Secure USB Device Management Remote management module for SafeConsoleReady encrypted USB drives enabling remote provisioning, password reset, device state management, geofencing, compliance auditing, and remote lock/wipe.
• SafeConsole PortBlocker USB port control module that blocks unauthorized USB devices from connecting to workstations by enforcing whitelist policies based on VID, PID, and serial numbers, with real-time monitoring and endpoint auditing.
• SafeConsole Anti-Malware Integrated anti-malware module powered by Trellix Enterprise Anti-Malware, providing automatic real-time scanning, quarantine, and threat removal on SafeConsoleReady USB drives with automatic virus definition updates.
• SafeConsole USB Certified Data Erasure Certified cryptographic data sanitization module for SafeConsoleReady encrypted USB drives, generating tamper-proof proof-of-erasure certificates aligned with NIST SP 800-88 standards.
• SafeConsole SafeCrypt Client-side zero-knowledge encryption software that creates an AES 256-bit encrypted virtual drive for secure file storage across local, network, and cloud storage including Dropbox, Google Drive, and Microsoft OneDrive.
• EncryptDisc Disc encryption software for DVD, CD, and Blu-ray discs providing FIPS 140-2 validated AES 256-bit encryption with built-in disc-burning capabilities, licensed annually.
• Professional Services Expert implementation and integration services including zero-touch deployment, policy customization, configuration, testing, integration, training, and production release support for enterprise SafeConsole deployments.
• DL4 FE Encrypted Hard Drive FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validated (Certificate #5091) encrypted external hard drive with AES 256-bit XTS hardware encryption, color touchscreen interface, IP64-rated metal frame, Common Criteria EAL5+ certified secure microprocessor, and optional SafeConsole management. Available in HDD (1TB, 2TB) and SSD (1TB to 15.3TB) capacities.
• DL450 FE Encrypted Hard Drive Rugged TAA-compliant encrypted hard drive with AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption, FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validation pending, IP67-rated durability, MIL-STD-810H certification, Common Criteria EAL5+ certified secure microprocessor, and multi-factor authentication support including CAC, PIV smart cards, YubiKey PIV, Windows Hello, and Touch ID.
• H350 Encrypted Hard Drive (IronKey) FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validated encrypted external hard drive with TAA compliance, tamper-resistant design, and SafeConsole management support for remote security features, part of the IronKey portfolio acquired from Kingston Technology in 2016.
• Sentry K350 Encrypted USB Flash Drive FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validated USB flash drive with AES 256-bit hardware encryption, OLED screen, alphanumeric keypad for password entry, and SafeConsole management support.
• Sentry 5 Encrypted USB Flash Drive Next-generation FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validated military-grade hardware encrypted USB flash drive with AES 256-bit XTS encryption, serving as the replacement for the H300 IronKey.
• Sentry ONE Encrypted USB Flash Drive Encrypted USB flash drive with hardware encryption for secure portable data storage, designed for everyday secure data transport use cases.
• DL GO Encrypted USB Flash Drive Encrypted USB flash drive for secure portable data storage with AES 256-bit hardware encryption.
• AlphaCam H Webcam TAA-compliant webcam designed for secure environments to prevent data breaches and information leaks through video devices, targeted at federal and high-security settings.
• AlphaCam H2 Webcam TAA-compliant webcam with enhanced features designed for secure environments in federal and high-security settings.
• AlphaTalk Headset TAA-compliant headset for secure environments ensuring privacy and data protection in federal and high-security settings.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% of Fortune 100 companies trust DataLocker for secure backup devices
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TrellixcoreTechnology or IntegrationTrellix provides enterprise anti-malware technology integrated into SafeConsole Anti-Malware module, enabling real-time scanning and threat detection on SafeConsoleReady USB drives with automatic virus definition updates

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Apricorn: Apricorn manufactures hardware-encrypted USB flash drives and external hard drives (e.g., Aegis line) with FIPS 140-2/3 validation, directly competing with DataLocker's Sentry and DL4 product families for the same regulated enterprise and government buyers.
• iStorage: iStorage produces PIN-authenticated, hardware-encrypted USB drives, hard drives, and SSDs (diskAshur series) targeting government, defense, and enterprise — a direct portfolio and channel overlap with DataLocker's encrypted portable storage line.
• SecureData: SecureData offers hardware-encrypted USB drives, external SSDs, and secure file-sharing products with FIPS-validated encryption, serving government, defense, healthcare, and enterprise customers — directly comparable to DataLocker's core offering.
• Ciphertex Data Security: Ciphertex manufactures FIPS-validated, hardware-encrypted portable and rack-mount storage (SecureDrive, SecureNAS) for defense, government, and healthcare — directly competing with DataLocker on rugged, certified encrypted storage for air-gapped and regulated environments.

Broad incumbents

• Western Digital: Western Digital is a large storage device vendor whose enterprise and OEM products compete in adjacent segments; while not exclusively focused on encrypted portable storage, it competes on price, capacity, and integrated security features.
• Seagate Technology: Seagate provides HDDs, SSDs, and storage systems with built-in Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) technology, competing for the same enterprise and government encrypted-storage budgets that DataLocker serves.
• Kingston Technology: Kingston sold the IronKey business to DataLocker in 2016 but continues to sell its own IronKey and encrypted USB products (via Kingston Digital), remaining a direct competitor in the same hardware-encrypted storage category.
• ESET (endpoint / encryption): ESET sells endpoint protection and full-disk encryption (DESlock) targeted at SMB and enterprise, competing in adjacent endpoint-security and data-at-rest protection categories relevant to DataLocker's compliance-focused buyers.
• Samsung Electronics (Memory/Storage): Samsung's memory and storage division sells SSDs and portable drives used by enterprises, including TAA-compliant and self-encrypting models, competing with DataLocker on hardware price-performance and feature breadth.

Others

• McAfee / Trellix (endpoint security): Trellix (which already powers DataLocker's Anti-Malware module) sells broader endpoint and DLP security suites that overlap with SafeConsole's port-blocking, anti-malware, and policy-enforcement capabilities for the same enterprise buyers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/DataLocker
• Facebookfacebook.com/datalocker
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/data-locker
• Xx.com/datalocker

Compliance18 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A2 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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