Kanguru Defender User Manual

User Guide for:

Kanguru • Defender Kanguru • Defender Pro Kanguru • Defender Elite

Notices and Information

NOTICES AND INFORMATION

Please be aware of the following points before using your Kanguru Defender

Copyright © 2009 Kanguru Solutions. All rights reserved. Windows 2000®, Windows ME®, Windows XP®, Windows Vista®, and Windows 7® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Inc. All other brands or product names are trademarks of their respective companies or organizations.

Kanguru Solutions will not be held responsible for any illegal use of this product nor any losses incurred while using this product. The user himself is responsible for the copyright laws, and is fully responsible for any illegal actions taken.

Customer Service

To obtain service or technical support for your system, please contact Kanguru Solutions Technical Support Department at 508-376-4245, or visit www.Kanguru.com for web support.

Legal notice

In no event shall Kanguru Solutions’ liability exceed the price paid for the product from direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential software, or its documentation. Kanguru Solutions offers no refunds for its products. Kanguru Solutions makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory, with respect to its products or the contents or use of this documentation and all accompanying software, and specifically disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. Kanguru Solutions reserves the right to revise or update its products, software, or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity.

Export Law Compliance

Regardless of any disclosure made to Kanguru Solutions pertaining to the ultimate destination of the specific Kanguru product, you warrant that you will not export, directly or indirectly, any Kanguru product without first obtaining the approval of Kanguru Solutions and the appropriate export license from the Department of Commerce or other agency of the United States Government. Kanguru Solutions has a wide range of products and each product family has different license requirements relative to exports.

Table of Contents

Notices and Information ............................................................................2

1. Introduction .........................................................................................4

1.1 Kanguru Defender Models ..........................................................................4

1.2 Features .........................................................................................................5

1.3 System Requirements .................................................................................. 6

1.4 Package Contents .........................................................................................6

1.5 Technical Specifications ...............................................................................6

2. Using Kanguru Defender Manager (KDM / KDME) ......................8

2.1 Running KDM / KDME ............................................................................... 8

2.2 The Setup Wizard ......................................................................................10

2.2.1 Selecting a Setup Language ............................................................10

2.2.2 Setting a Password ........................................................................... 11

2.2.3 Resetting from the Setup Wizard ................................................... 12

2.3. Logging into KDM / KDME ....................................................................13

2.3.1 Resetting from the Login Screen .................................................... 14

2.4 Encrypting Files and Folders .................................................................... 15

2.5 Changing Your Password ..........................................................................16

2.6 Changing Languages ................................................................................. 17

2.7 Checking for Updates ................................................................................18

2.8 About KDM / KDME ................................................................................. 19

2.9 Unmounting your Defender ......................................................................19

3. Safely Removing your Kanguru Defender ......................................20

4. Tech Support......................................................................................21

1. Introduction

The Kanguru Defender, Defender Pro and Defender Elite are AES hardware encrypted, tamper proof USB flash drives. These devices have 2 partitions: a CD-ROM partition that contains the client application used for logging into the device, and a secured partition that encrypts and stores all of your sensitive data. The Kanguru Defender helps you keep your data secure and available wherever you are.

With Kanguru Defender flash drives you can:

Copy & encrypt your data with AES hardware encryption.• Secure all your data using password protection.•

Note: All Kanguru Defender models (Defender, Defender Pro, Defender Elite) will be referred to as simply “Kanguru Defender” or “Defender” throughout this manual, unless specified.

Introduction

1.1 Kanguru Defender Models

Kanguru Defender hardware encrypted flash drives come in three models, the standard Kanguru Defender, the Defender Pro, and the Defender Elite.

Kanguru Defender and Defender Pro

The Kanguru Defender and Defender Pro flash drives feature 128 bit AES hardware encryption. The Defender Pro has the advantage of high speed SLC flash memory.

Kanguru Defender Elite

The Kanguru Defender Elite features advanced 256 bit AES hardware encryption, among other improved security features.

Introduction

1.2 Features

AES hardware encryption √ Password protected data partition for your secure files √ Does NOT require Admin privileges √ Driverless installation (Plug & Play) √ High-strength aluminum design √ Write protect switch √ Custom security colors available (Red, Green, Yellow, Blue, Tan, Gray) √ HIPAA Compliant √ Sarbanes Oxley Compliant √ GLB Compliant √

Kanguru Remote Management Console Compatibility

In addition to the Kanguru Defender’s hardware encryption, Kanguru Defender flash drives can be remotely managed using the Kanguru Remote Management Console (KRMC). KRMC is a web-based application that gives administrators a complete USB management system.

With KRMC you will be able to:

Create and manage a master password for your Defenders √ Remotely delete all data on a target drive √ Schedule actions for present or future times √ Audit at administrator and super administrator level √ Locate devices via IP address (IP Address / network location) √ Locate devices via hostname √ Create remote policy modifications like: √

Password Strength and Length (e.g. 10 characters: 2 upper, 2 numbers, etc) ○ Limit Invalid Login Attempts (e.g. 3 retries before drive is wiped) ○ Rate at which password should be changed (e.g. every 30, 60, or 90 days) ○ Change user password ○ Change master password ○

Create user groups √

You Kanguru Defender does not come with KRMC enabled by default. For more information about KRMC, visit: http://shop.kanguru.com/index.php/flash-management/krmc

Introduction

1.3 System Requirements

1 Available USB port (USB 2.0 Recommended)• 256MB of internal DDR RAM or more• 500MHz internal CPU or faster • Operating Systems:•

Windows 2000 Service Pack 4, Windows XP Service Pack 3, Windows 2003, Windows Vista, ○ Windows 7 32 and 64 bit compatible ○

1.4 Package Contents

Please check the contents of the package you received. If any of the parts listed below are missing, please contact Kanguru Solutions (508-376-4245) and you will be shipped replacement parts immediately.

Kanguru Defender USB Flash Drive• Quick Start Guide• Registration Form• Lanyard•

1.5 Technical Specifications

General Specifications

Interface USB 2.0 (USB 1.1 compatible)

Encryption Features Hardware based AES encryption

OS Compatibility

Write Cycles 10,000 write cycles / block

Data Retention 10 years or more

Operating Temp 0°C – 70°C

Humidity Range 20% - 90%

Shock Resistance 1000G Max

Vibration 15G Peak to Peak Max

Windows 2000, XP, 2003, Vista,7 32 and 64 bit compatible

Defender Specifications

Technical Specifications

Data Transfer Rate

Read: 11 MB/s Write: 5.5 MB/s

Weight 10g

Dimensions 64mm x 18.5mm x 9mm

Power (Read) Typical Read: 5 VDC @ 100mA

Power (Write) Typical Write: 5 VDC @ 105mA

Defender Pro Specifications

Data Transfer Rate

Read: 30 MB/s Write: 15 MB/s

Weight 10g

Dimensions 64mm x 18.5mm x 9mm

Power (Read) Typical Read: 5 VDC @ 100mA

Power (Write) Typical Write: 5 VDC @ 105mA

1GB - 16GB Defender Elite Specifications

Data Transfer Rate

Read: 20 - 33 MB/s Write: 10 - 13 MB/s

Weight 10g

Dimensions 64mm x 18.5mm x 9mm

Power (Read) Max Read: 5 VDC @ 122mA

Power (Write) Max Write: 5 VDC @ 182mA

32GB - 64GB Defender Elite Specifications

Data Transfer Rate

Read: 31 MB/s Write: 10 MB/s

Weight 15g

Dimensions 71mm x 27mm x 9mm

Power (Read) Max Read: 5 VDC @ 150mA

Power (Write) Max Write: 5 VDC @ 266mA

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