The Aegis 240GB Padlock USB 3.0 Solid State Drive from Apricorn is an encrypted solid state drive with PIN access and a secure storage system with an aluminum enclosure. With no moving parts, this drive is drop-and-vibration resistant, unaffected by humidity, and works in extremes of temperature. With SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface, data can be accessed quickly. With an easy-to-use keypad design and software-free setup, the Aegis Padlock enables you to access the drive with your own unique pin.

240GB Capacity    Super Speed USB 3.0 Interface    Up to 300 Mb/s Data Transfer    AES-XTS 256-Bit Hardware Encryption    Auto Lock/Self Destruct Pin Feature    Bus Powered    Brute Force Protection    FIPS 140-2 Level 2 Validated    Wear-Resistant Keypad    Windows/Mac/Linux Compatible

The SSD is FIPS 140-2 validated, that is the cryptography standard required by the US federal government for protection of sensitive data. It covers 11 areas of its cryptographic security system, including physical security, cryptographic key management, and design integrity.

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

With no software installation required for setup or operation and the ability to run on any platform, the Aegis Padlock provides stress-free deployment in corporate environments. Administrator feature allows it to enroll up to four unique user ID's and one administrator, making it a suitable business collaboration tool.

All data, PINs, and encryption keys are always encrypted while at rest.

It also employs a useful drive reset feature, which can be implemented with a unique command. This clears all PINs and data, and creates a new randomly generated encryption key, enabling the drive to be reset and redeployed as many times as needed.

With the Aegis Padlock SSD you can set the unattended drive to lock after a pre-determined amount of time. In addition, you can pre-program your own unique Self Destruct PIN which, once implemented, instantly destroys all PINs, data and creates a new encryption key.

The Aegis Padlock uses a three step approach to protect against a Brute-Force attack. The first step is to deny access to the drive until the drive can verify the user PIN. After several incorrect attempts the drive will lock itself, requiring the drive to be plugged in again to input a PIN. This feature blocks automated attempts to enter PIN numbers. Lastly, after a pre-determined number of failed PIN entries, the Padlock assumes it is being attacked and will destroy the encryption key and lock itself, rendering the data useless and requiring a total reset to redeploy the Padlock.

Designed with protection in mind, the Aegis Padlock's wear-resistant keypad and case is impervious to dust, grit and water, and hides key usage to avoid tipping off a potential hacker to the commonly used keys.

It can transfer data up to 300 Mb/s with USB 3.0.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How robust is the recovery software? A reviewer stated they lost 1 year of photos... can you recover full drive if it fails?

A: Recovery software might be able to recover a deleted file in some cases. If a drive fails you will not be able to recover it. USB sticks are not long term or high reliability storage they are meant for moving information from one system to another.

Q: 2. After I put in my security pin do I press anything else?

A: After entering the PIN, the Unlock button should be pressed. Further instructions can be found in the included manual.

Q: 3. Does this have a battery? Meaning, can it be put away for long periods without fear of a failure due to battery depletion?

A: There is no battery. The power comes from connecting to a computer.

Q: 4. Does this have a battery that must be maintained?

A: This item is bus powered so no battery is required.

Q: 5. is Apricon Aegis Secure Key 3nx encrypted usb compatible with android mobile phone?

A: Yes, the Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3NX Encrypted USB 3.1 Gen 1 Flash Drive will be compatible with Windows, Mac, Android and Linux.

Q: 6. Is this formatted in Fat32 or ExFat?

A: The 128GB Extreme PRO USB 3.0 Flash Drive is formatted as Fat32. If you would like to save individual files larger than 4GB (ie. video files) then you can reformat to ExFat. It is a really nice product and I paid twice the current cost when it was first released. Enjoy.

Q: 7. does this charge when plugged into a phone or only in a computer?

A: Yes, this does work with smartphones.

Q: 8. Does it have a WRITE LOCK, so once password is used it can be used as READ ONLY ?

A: I am sorry, this is not specified by the manufacturer.

Q: 9. I understand the Aegis Configurator only works on Windows but does the flashdrive itself have any problems working with Mac computers?

A: This device is compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, Symbian, and any powered USB OS with a storage file system.

Q: 10. Does this works with Microsoft surface pro 6

A: Yes, this SanDisk 1TB Extreme Pro USB 3.2 Solid State Flash Drive, would be compatible with the Microsoft Surface Pro 6.