The DataLocker Sentry 5 is a hardware-encrypted USB flash drive designed for organizations that require strong data protection and regulatory compliance. It uses AES 256-bit XTS encryption and holds FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validation, supporting storage capacities up to 512GB. Authentication options include traditional complex passwords or passphrases, as well as smart card authentication via CAC/PIV cards, enabling integration with existing identity infrastructure. Brute-force protection is enforced through a cryptographic erase triggered after ten consecutive failed authentication attempts. The drive includes an optional Read-Only Mode to prevent unauthorized data writes, offering protection against ransomware and preserving data integrity during transfers. The Sentry 5 is assembled in the USA and carries TAA compliance, meeting requirements for frameworks including CMMC, HIPAA, GDPR, NIS2, SOC2, NIST 800-171, SOX, and PCI-DSS. When used with the separately sold SafeConsole platform, administrators gain centralized management capabilities including: comprehensive audit logs for device and file activity, customizable device policies, remote password resets, remote wipe functionality, and enforcement of smart card-only authentication policies. Intended use cases span federal government, healthcare, and finance/insurance sectors, where secure portable data transport and regulatory compliance are primary requirements.