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