Is SafeStick Government approved / what certification does it has?
Yes. Uniquely SafeStick has received the UK Government approval via the CESG / CCTM (Claims Tested Mark) scheme. You can download the test documents here. “This represents a welcome first for CCTM to list a certificated USB Flash Drive product”, says Peter Hayes, Head of the CCTM Secretariat ISC. “We know there are many parts of the wider public sector where handling data classified below the RESTRICTED level brings uncertainties. It is vital that people are using approved products coupled with appropriate procurement decisions, risk management and strong procedural measures. With SafeStick now carrying the CCTM certificate, part of that now becomes a lot easier”, say Hayes. SafeStick also features FIPS 197 AES certification for the encryption technology. See #825 on the FIPS website. SafeStick is also currently undergoing full FIPS 140 approval. While it proves categorically that SafeStick is (at LEAST) as secure as it claims to be, FIPS standards however are actually less rigorous th
Yes. SafeStick has received the UK Government approval via the CESG / CCTM (Claims Tested Mark) scheme. You can download the test documents here. “This represents a welcome first for CCTM to list a certificated USB Flash Drive product”, says Peter Hayes, Head of the CCTM Secretariat ISC. “We know there are many parts of the wider public sector where handling data classified below the RESTRICTED level brings uncertainties. It is vital that people are using approved products coupled with appropriate procurement decisions, risk management and strong procedural measures. With SafeStick now carrying the CCTM certificate, part of that now becomes a lot easier”, say Hayes. SafeStick also features FIPS 197 AES certification for the encryption technology. See #825 on the FIPS website. SafeStick is also currently undergoing full FIPS 140 approval. While it proves categorically that SafeStick is (at LEAST) as secure as it claims to be, FIPS standards however are actually less rigorous than a stan
