Apricorn USB 3.2 Gen 1 Aegis Padlock Encrypted Portable SSD Up to 4TB

Apricorn, Inc. announced the USB 3.2 Gen 1 Aegis Padlock SSD encrypted portable drive.

The updated device is nearly twice as fast as its predecessor, reaching read speeds of up to 350MB/s and write speeds up to 310MB/s. Smaller than a deck of cards, the USB 3.2 Gen 1 device is secure both inside and out, featuring FIPS 140-2 level 2 validated encryption module as well as a rugged, crush-resistant aluminum closure. The updated device comes in storage capacities including 240, 480GB, one, two, and 4TB, and pricing starts at $209.

Updated Padlock SSD is roughly double the speed and one-third the cost of the original 2013 release

Smaller than deck of cards, five SSD storage capacities up to 4TB
The updated Padlock SSD introduces a patented feature called ‘Provision Lock’, a function that allows an admin to ‘lock in’ their security policy enforcement as it pertains to removable USB storage devices. With Provision Lock, a user can’t usurp the security measures an admin prescribes at the time of device configuration. Once configured and deployed, all of the programmable settings, permissions, and recovery PINs, cannot be reset without the admin PIN.

“Keeping sensitive data protected can sometimes be a tough and dirty job, which is why we continue to innovate with new features that protect data at the highest level,” said Kurt Markely, US MD. “The Aegis Padlock SSD is built to withstand both physical and digital threats while reading and writing data quickly. Between new chip technology, lower SSD cost, and Provision Lock ensuring security policies are set in stone, we have brought to market a faster, more affordable, highly secure device that fits in your pocket. This encrypted SSD will help workers at any location protect their data at the highest level.“

Over the past 18 months, a number of organizations have shifted to a remote or hybrid workforce, creating an environment where data is on the move or accessed from a variety of locations. Company’s research in 2Q21 showed that 49% of IT professionals noted that individual employees in their organization do not consider themselves as targets that attackers can use to access company data.

Markley continued: “SSD devices are not cost-prohibitive as prices have dropped to be roughly one-third of the of the original MSRP of the original Aegis Padlock SSD when it was first introduced eight years ago. Having access to portable, secure and easy to use encrypted devices, such as the Aegis Padlock SSD, is a reliable and affordable way to protect data regardless of location.“

AegisPadlock SSD comes standard with AegisWare, company’s proprietary firmware and feature set which was developed to address evolving security threats and business needs for highly regulated sectors such as government, defense, finance, manufacturing and healthcare.