Swissbit launches iShield Archive memory card to protect sensitive information

New microSD memory cards feature encryption to provide reliable access protection for video and image data

BRONSCHHOFEN, Switzerland, September 12, 2023 - Storage and security expert Swissbit has launched the new "iShield Archive" microSD memory card, designed to provide excellent encryption and access protection for video and image data . Its launch marks the latest addition to the Swissbit iShield plug-and-play security solution product family. With the official implementation of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), it has become a top priority for many manufacturers and users to ensure the confidentiality of sensitive information and ensure data protection. The card can be used independently of the host and is compatible with all common camera types. This memory card is plug-and-play and provides insurance companies, governments and security organizations with an effective solution to prevent unauthorized access, copying or deletion of important data, ensuring the security of confidential information. The iShield Archive memory card uses AES-256 bit hardware encryption and can be used in WORM (write-once-read-many) scenarios. This microSD memory card has storage capacities ranging from 16 GB to 64 GB and supports UHS-I U3 and V30 speed classes for 4K UHD video recording.

The secure storage of sensitive video and image data is often at the heart of protecting critical evidence and ensuring its confidentiality and integrity. Data breaches not only have serious consequences for public safety, but also for the insurance and healthcare industries. To solve the problem of data breaches once and for all, Swissbit's "iShield Archive" memory card was born. Manufacturers, system integrators, enterprises or government departments can use microSD memory cards to add an extra layer of security to drones, body cameras and various types of cameras.

Function and operation

The card can be set up using the iShield Archive Tool (iAT) software installed on a PC, including security parameters and user identification codes. After the initial configuration, iShield Archive stores data securely on the end device and is protected by AES-256 bit hardware encryption.

After turning off the camera or removing the "iShield Archive" microSD card, all historical data on the card is no longer visible and must be accessed and downloaded using the iAT software and the correct user password. This process can be repeated until the capacity limit of the card is reached. To free up storage capacity, the correct password must be entered for authentication and then the data on the iShield Archive card must be deleted.

You can also set up an administrator ID to manage data access rights for different user roles and strengthen the data deletion protection of the iShield Archive storage card. In this mode, only designated users can permanently delete recordings or data. In WORM (Write Once Read Many) mode, ordinary users can only read-only access through the user ID, and have no right to edit or delete data. WORM (Write Once Read Many) mode is usually used for important legal data that needs to be stored in a secure and unchangeable manner.

Technical specifications and suitability

iShield Archive memory cards are available in 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB capacities and support UHS-I U3 speed class and V30 video speed class for 4K ultra-high-definition video recording. "iShield Archive" microSD memory cards use 3D-pSLC NAND technology and are suitable for a wide temperature range of -40°C to +85°C, making them suitable for a variety of industrial applications. iAT software supports Windows, macOS and Linux operating systems and can be downloaded free of charge from swissbit.

The iShield Archive memory card is available through the following sales channels: Allnet, Digikey, Distrelec, Farnell, Mouser and Rutronik 24.