The Kingston IronKey Keypad 200 is an operating system-independent, hardware-encrypted USB stick featuring an alphanumeric keypad for user-friendly PIN access. The KP200 utilizes XTS-AES 256-bit hardware encryption. It is also certified to FIPS 140-3 Level 3 (pending) for military-grade security, offering enhancements that raise the bar for data protection. The circuits are coated with a special epoxy layer that makes it nearly impossible to remove the components without damaging them; this resilient epoxy prevents attacks on the semiconductor components. The USB stick is designed to alert the owner to tampering. Additionally, it provides protection against brute-force password attacks and Bad USB threats with digitally signed firmware. The alphanumeric keypad is covered with a polymer layer that protects the keys and conceals their use by preventing fingerprint analysis on the keys.