Keep your data safe on the go with the 2TB Aegis Fortress FIPS 140-2 Level 2 Secure USB 3.0 Portable Drive from Apricorn. Equipped with a USB 3.0/3.1 Gen 1 interface, data transfer rates up to 5 Gb/s, and an integrated 10-digit keypad, this 2TB portable solid-state drive meets U.S. federal government FIPS 140-2 Level 2 standards for cryptographic security, and it also boasts AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption.

The Aegis Fortress features a dust- and water-resistant shell, while the wear-resistant keypad helps prevent tipping off hackers to the most-used keys on the device. The plug-and-play Fortress also offers brute-force protection, an auto-lock feature, and a self-destruct PIN, as well as an integrated USB cable that snaps into the side of the drive.

2TB Capacity    USB 3.0/3.1 Gen 1 Interface    FIPS 140-2 Level 2 Validated    AES-XTS 256-Bit Hardware Encryption    Wear-Resistant 10-Digit PIN Keypad    Brute-Force Protection    Auto-Lock and Self-Destruct PIN    Water- and Dust-Resistant    Integrated USB Cable    Windows and Mac Support, Plug-and-Play

The Aegis Fortress's FIPS 140-2 validation is the cryptography standard required by the U.S. federal government for protection of sensitive data. It covers 11 areas of its cryptographic security, including physical security, cryptographic key management and design integrity. The drive's epoxy-coated boundary includes all encryption functions and all Critical Security Parameters (CSPs) such as PIN storage, encryption key generation and storage, random number and seed generators, and all firmware storage. The FIPS module is a complete encryption system, and no CSPs ever leave the boundary, nor are they ever shared with a host system. By design, the drive that stores the encrypted data is excluded from this boundary to both maximize affordability and product line flexibility in capacity and form factor offerings.

Featuring AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption, the Aegis Fortress seamlessly encrypts all data on the drive in real-time, keeping your data safe even if the hard drive is removed from its enclosure.

The Aegis Fortress does not require any software, drivers, or updates for use, and it can even be utilized without a keyboard. The Fortress is designed to support Windows, Mac, and Linux PCs, as well as almost any OS with a powered USB port and a storage file system.

The Aegis Fortress delivers data transfer speeds up to 5 Gb/s via its USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 interface. USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 3.0 are synonymous.

The Aegis Fortress's integrated USB cable fits into a slot on the side of the drive.

Create custom profiles and mass configure multiple Aegis devices with Apricorn's Configurator/Powered Hub bundle.

Unlock the drive with your own unique 7- to 16-digit PIN. With the addition of the Shift key, the Aegis Fortress can double the number of possible PIN combinations, further preventing brute force access to the drive's data.

For added PIN length and enhanced security, minimum PIN length requirement can be increased from 7 characters up to 16 maximum.

All PIN entries and controls are performed on the keypad of the Aegis Fortress. No critical security parameters are ever shared with the host computer. Until the device is unlocked via its keypad, it remains invisible to the host. The embedded keypad circumvents all hardware and software key logging attempts to capture passwords by excluding the host system from the authentication process.

The Fortress's administrator mode allows enrollment of one administrator for setting parameters for PIN management, Read-Only, Auto-Lock, Self-Destruct, Lock-Override, and Brute Force modes. The user mode is limited to basic external drive functions such as read/write, unlock/ lock, etc. The data on the drive can also be accessed with the admin PIN in the user mode.

With no default factory preset PINs, the administrator is required to create a unique PIN at setup prior to use. Forced enrollment can also be extended to the first user PIN before use.

Designated for specific cases in which the drive needs to remain unlocked, such as during reboot, passing the drive through a virtual machine, or similar situations that would normally prompt the Fortress to automatically lock. When enabled, Lock-Override Mode allows the drive to remain unlocked through USB port re-enumeration and will not re-lock until USB power is interrupted.

Handy for accessing data on the drive in a public setting to protect against USB viruses. Particularly important in forensics, read-only mode is ideal for applications that require data to be preserved in its original, unaltered state and can't be overwritten or modified. The Fortress has two read-only modes. One is set by an administrator within Admin Mode and can't be modified or disabled by anyone else. The second read-only mode can be set and disabled by anyone with a recognized PIN.

With the Aegis Fortress, you can set the unattended drive to lock after a predetermined amount of time. Additionally, you can program your own unique Self-Destruct PIN which, once implemented, instantly destroys all PINs and data on the drive and creates a new encryption key.

After a predetermined number (programmable; up to 20) of incorrect PIN entry attempts, the Aegis Fortress will conclude that it is under brute-force attack and will respond by performing a crypto-erase, deleting the encryption key and rendering all of the drive's data useless.

Designed with protection in mind, the Aegis Fortress's polymer-coated membrane-style dkeypad is resistant to dust, grit, and water. The keypad's wear resistance helps to prevent tipping off a potential hacker to the most frequently used keys on the drive.

Indicates positive button entry with visual LED confirmation.

Ability to create 4 one-time use PINs to recover data in cases of forgotten user or administrator PINs.

Performs a crypto-erase with new encryption key regeneration. An infinite number of resets is allowed.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can I record BRAW from a blackmagic pocket 6k onto this directly?

A: According to BlackMagic Design, they recommend SSDs (instead of HDDs, which is what this external hard drive is). For a list of compatible drives, see their site, or this official list from them: https://bit.ly/3gBmNjc

Q: 2. Can you do a dual format so the drive is readable by both PC and Mac systems?

A: Yes, you may reformat it in exFAT to use it on both systems or you could make a partition for each one.

Q: 3. Will this be fast enough to edit 4k video w Premier if my footage is stored here?

A: I would not suggest this external hard drive for editing off of.

Q: 4. How do I transfer photos from my Sony RX10 to the Lacie Rugged Mini? Or directly from the memory cards to the Lacie? I want to use the Lacie as backup for photos when I travel.

A: The LaCie is just an external bus-powered hard drive, NOT a self-powered, card reading backup device. You need to connect the LaCie to a computer to use it. For a fully self-contained portable backup solution, check out the Next DI.

Q: 5. what's the difference between the mini and the regular LaCie?

A: The mini is physically smaller, has only a USB port, and is bus-powered. The Rugged has both USB and Firewire ports, and has its own power source.

Q: 6. I have a macbook catalina OS, I'm very confused about formatting! Which would I use?

A: Hi. Take a look at the LaCie site: https://www.lacie.com/support/kb/how-do-i-install-a-drive-on-mac-os-x-007025en/

Q: 7. Can it interface with an older MacBook Pro with Type A USB using a cable included with the drive?

A: The LaCie 2TB Rugged Mini USB 3.0 External Hard Drive can be connected to an older Mac but would require a micro USB to USB-A cable.

Q: 8. I make movies on Iphone 8. Can I transfer those movies directly from an iphone to the LaCie or is there another step?

A: can't use with a phone directly.

Q: 9. I bought one. I took me 1 hour to transfer 80 GB in new MacBook Pro. It is normal for this hard drive?? I have another one with thunderbolt ant his transfer the same information in 15 minutes. Could you give me your thoughs? Thanks

A: USBC 3.0 is a slower transfer medium than Thunderbolt across the board. That sounds normal for transfer time on this drive.

Q: 10. What makes this different than the LaCie 5TB Rugged USB 3.0 Type-C External Hard Drive? It is also 10.00 less money. Mini? What exactly does this mean?

A: This one uses a USB-3 micro B type plug the other one uses a USB -C plug.