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iStorage datAshur PRO 8 GB | Secure Flash Drive | FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Certified | Password protected | Dust/Water Resistant | IS-FL-DA3-256-8The iStorage datAshur PRO 8 GB is a compact, high security USB flash drive that elevates portable data protection to enterprise grade levels. Designed for professionals who demand uncompromising privacy and control, this secure flash drive combines a rugged exterior with state of the art on device security. Its durable extruded aluminium sleeve provides dust and water resistance, while a built in authentication mechanism ensures that data remains
The iStorage datAshur PRO 8 GB is a compact, high-security USB flash drive that elevates portable data protection to enterprise-grade levels. Designed for professionals who demand uncompromising privacy and control, this secure flash drive combines a rugged exterior with state-of-the-art on-device security. Its durable extruded aluminium sleeve provides dust and water resistance, while a built-in authentication mechanism ensures that data remains inaccessible without the correct credentials. With 8 GB of storage and USB 3.0 performance, the datAshur PRO delivers fast, secure file transfers and reliable data portability for fieldwork, travel, and sensitive business operations. If you need a portable storage solution that aligns with strict compliance standards, the datAshur PRO stands out as a trusted choice for safeguarding confidential information in everyday professional tasks.
- Maximum data security with certified hardware protection: The datAshur PRO is built to meet demanding security standards, featuring FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validation for hardware-based protection. This means your data remains protected at rest, with encryption and access control enforced directly on the device. No software installation is required on your computer, reducing attack surfaces and minimizing the risk of data leakage during transfers. Password protection ensures that even if the drive is lost or stolen, unauthorized users cannot access its contents without the correct credentials.
- On-device authentication for zero-trust access: Access is controlled directly on the drive itself. Users enter their password or PIN on the device, and only then does the data become readable when connected to a USB host. This design eliminates reliance on the host computer for security, preventing malware on the host from compromising sensitive files and providing consistent protection across different operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux).
- Rugged, dust- and water-resistant design with aluminium sleeve: The datAshur PRO adopts a rugged extruded aluminium sleeve that shields the flash memory from environmental hazards. Its protective housing helps guard against dust intrusion and incidental moisture exposure, making it suitable for on-the-go professionals who encounter challenging work environments, outdoor locations, or travel where device durability matters.
- Compact 8 GB capacity with fast USB 3.0 performance: This model delivers a practical balance of secure portable storage and convenience. The 8 GB capacity provides enough space for sensitive documents, encrypted backups, or portable work files, while USB 3.0 connectivity ensures quicker file transfers compared with older USB standards. The combination of secure storage and efficient performance makes it an effective solution for secure backups, project handoffs, and compliant data sharing without sacrificing speed.
- Enterprise-ready features for compliance and control: Beyond personal use, the datAshur PRO is well-suited for IT departments and regulated industries. Its hardware protection, password-based access, and certification support the needs of organizations aiming to protect sensitive information, maintain audit trails, and enforce consistent data security policies across devices. The drive’s design minimizes software dependencies on endpoints, promoting uniform security posture across diverse user groups and devices.
Technical Details of iStorage datAshur PRO 8 GB
- SKU: IS-FL-DA3-256-8
- Model/Capacity: datAshur PRO, 8 GB
- Interface: USB 3.0 (USB 2.0 compatible)
- Security: Password protected with on-device authentication and hardware-based protection
- Certification: FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certified
- Durability: Rugged aluminium sleeve with dust and water resistance
How to install iStorage datAshur PRO 8 GB
- Step 1: Keep your datAshur PRO in its protective case when not in use, and connect the drive to an available USB port on your computer when you need to access data.
- Step 2: Power on and, if required, enter your password directly on the device using the on-device input method to unlock access. This authentication happens on the drive itself, independent of the host system.
- Step 3: Once unlocked, you can copy files to and from the drive using your computer’s file manager, just as you would with any other USB storage device—your data remains protected by the drive’s hardware encryption until you lock it again.
- Step 4: After you finish working, safely eject the device from the operating system to ensure all data is properly written and the drive is securely locked on removal.
- Step 5: Store the datAshur PRO in a protective case or secure location to preserve its rugged exterior and prevent unauthorized access when not in use.
Frequently asked questions
- Q: What makes datAshur PRO different from standard USB drives? A: The datAshur PRO uses hardware-based security and on-device authentication, with password protection and FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certification, which provides stronger protection for sensitive data than traditional drives that rely on software-based security.
- Q: Do I need to install drivers or software to use this drive? A: No. The datAshur PRO is designed to work as a plug-and-play device with no software installation required on the host computer, simplifying deployment across Windows, macOS, and Linux systems.
- Q: Is the drive suitable for harsh environments? A: Yes. Its rugged aluminium sleeve offers dust and water resistance, making it well-suited for fieldwork, travel, and environments where durability is important.
- Q: What capacity is the datAshur PRO available in? A: The model described here provides 8 GB of secure storage. iStorage offers other capacities in their datAshur PRO range, but this listing is for the 8 GB variant.
- Q: Can I use the drive with multiple devices and operating systems? A: Yes. Because security is enforced on the device itself, you can securely access data from Windows, macOS, and Linux systems without needing platform-specific software, provided the correct password is entered on the device.
- Q: How should I handle this drive to maximize security? A: Keep the drive in its protective case when not in use, never share credentials, and ensure you lock the drive after disconnecting. Regularly review access controls in your organization to maintain compliance with data protection policies.
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★★★★★ 5
A valuable review of the collapse of the USSR
Format: Kindle
Collapse is a modern review of the fall of the Soviet Union with a skepticism of its inevitability. This review is valuable on its own merits but given recent events of Russia's invasion of the Ukraine it is particularly timely and provides the reader a comprehensive history for which to to think about current events. The book is divided into two sections. The first covers the reform period under Gorbachev which were the seeds the end and the second part which detailed the political events around the collapse of the Soviet Union. It discusses the reform agenda, the power struggles the lack of correspondence between optimistic visions and practical realities involving reform and ultimately the failure of the West in providing any cushions for a viable economic transition at the end.
The author starts with the main leader associated with the fall of the USSR, namely Gorbachev. The author starts by highlighting the consensus perspective that the fall of the Soviet Union was an inevitability of the inadequacy of the system to compete in modern times coupled to weakening energy prices that made the state unviable. One could argue with the modernization of the Chinese state, the fall of USSR perhaps was not inevitable had the party been more adaptive to changing conditions. Either way the author believes that such a view is ultimately wrong and the collapse of the union was a direct result of misguided reforms that were counterproductive and accelerated the fall of the regime. The author puts the policy errors squarely at the feet of Gorbachev who he frames as being too focused on theoretical debates rather than focusing on practical realities. The author discusses how Gorbachev's lack of willingness to use force as well as his optimism about the chances for a shared vision by the population led to a fracturing state where a variety of tribal interests started to diverge. The soviet states were not tied to each other tightly through shared ideology or history and so when reforms led to lower living standards and resources had the potential to be divided, the factionalism of the system came to the forefront. Furthermore the lack of willingness to suppress dissent let to a system that ultimately became immobile to competing voices for which none had a solution to the real problems of the system.
The author moves on to the fall of the USSR which really started with the Berlin Wall. There were clearly splintering objectives and the population behind the USSR had divergent hopes on the future. Most states claimed desires for democracy but many really were moving to various forms of ethnically based populism. The concessions made by the USSR on Germany are argued to show the naivety of Gorbachev who was trading Soviet influence for the hope that his signals would be taken well in the West and reciprocated with good will and eventual aid. The sequential failing of the state stemmed from the conflicting power from the formation of democratic parties to compete with the Soviet legislature; the clear separation of powers became ambiguous and ultimately this incoherence of the system led to a partial lost confidence in Gorbachev and a temporary coup. The democratic advocates like Yeltsin then agreed to multiple side deals in which the USSR was carved up along vaguely tribal lines in a hasty fashion that left lingering problems for the following generation. The chaos of reform and decaying control led to a failing state that fractured chaotically and became impossible to salvage once the snowballing began.
Collapse is a detailed historical overview of the last decade of the USSR with a focus on the failure of Gorbachev. It discusses the political and economic challenges of the state that led to its collapse but focuses on the failure of leadership that was the root cause from the author's perspective. It is hard to argue that exogenous events didnt put substantial pressure on the regime such that it might have been destined to fail but the authors arguments that the reforms were ineffective are hard to argue with. Furthermore for there to have been a realistic chance of a change in economic model substantial aid would have been required and the idea that the Washington consensus was a sufficient laundry list to lead the USSR into the modern economic world is completely ludicrous. One is reminded of the politics behind economic bodies like the IMF despite the claims to be independent and objective analysis on best practices. As a consequence of the unrealistic idealism of the time and the subsequence tragic failure of following that idealism to a disorganized state we now have substantial lingering frictions that are impossible to heal. Collapse is highly worthwhile read that is filled with details and certainly relevant today.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2022
★★★★★ 5
very good book
Format: Paperback
I was 8 when the Union collapsed. I don’t remember much, but the years that followed were full of conspiracy theories and stories about who “razvalil Sovetskiy Soyuz.” This book tries to answer that question.
You can sense from the book that the author is not happy with how everything ultimately evolved. The Soviet system was corrupt, inefficient, and ill, but probably there was a chance to cure it rather than kill it.
However, I think the book is overall quite balanced and very informative and is a must read.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2026
★★★★★ 4
So very long….
Format: Paperback
Every time Yeltsin takes a nap? Paragraph. Bush mumbles something indecisive to Scowcroft? Boom—chapter!
I felt like I was experiencing the fall of the Soviet Union in real, agonizing time.
Look, it’s a fine book. If you’re going for a career in the foreign service, this is a good place to start. Otherwise, you can get a fine rendering of these events in much more concise form elsewhere.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2023
★★★★★ 5
P O W E R F U L .
Format: Paperback
The author summarized: "The ghost of the disappeared Soviet Union ... still haunts the imagination of contemporaries .... This amazing story teaches us not to trust in the seeming certainty of continuity and should help us prepare for sudden shocks in the future" (p. 439).
An engrossing in-depth eloquent analyses concerning the events and individuals affecting the 1991 demise of the Soviet Union. Moreover, the unforeseen Chernobyl nuclear disaster on April 26, 1986, crystallized the horrors of a possible nuclear war. Thus, a new orientation to end the exorbitant arms race with the United States.
Further, General Secretary Gorbachev promulgated new reforms, including, relaxing travel restrictions in 1989: "... [T]he shock that thousands of Soviet people experienced when they crossed Soviet borders and visited Western countries .... For first-time Soviet travelers to the West a visit to a supermarket produced the biggest effect. The contrast between half-empty, gloomy Soviet food stores and glittering Western palaces with an abundant selection of food was mind-boggling.... This experience changed Soviet travelers forever" (p. 82).
At times, repetitive and somewhat confusing. For instance, U.S. President Bush needed Gorbachev's approval for his Iraq offense, which was initially described on Page 143, then inexplicably again, on Page 172. On another occasion, the author indicated that Yeltsin was influenced by Alexander Solzhenitsyn's brochure "How To Rebuild Russia," on Page 150, which is again repeated, on Page 173. Scrupulous editing needed.
Notwithstanding such glitches, nonetheless, a fascinating detailed portrayal of the unexpected implosion of a superpower. Having read other books on the subject, if I had to select only ONE about the USSR collapse, I would choose this as the best.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Thought Provoking
Format: Kindle
I bought this book after I heard the author on a podcast. Growing up in the US we have been inundated with the story that the collapse of the Soviet Union was an inevitable triumph of liberal, Western values. I had my doubts. Even poorly run dictatorships can muddle along for years. What the author did was center Gorbachev in the story. He was the eye of the storm. It was the terrible combination of Gorbachev’s ambitious idealism and gross ineptitude that led to the dismantling of the Soviet Union. Unlike much of Marxist historical narratives which emphasize the forces of history; the author shows that it’s individuals who shape events and are shaped by them. A different person than Gorbachev could have turned the tide in a different direction and left us a different world than we have today. This is a history book that teaches lessons not just about the Soviet Union but about human history in general.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2025