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Nyhet ! – Aegis Secure Key 3NXC

Roger Valderhaug — Wed, 05 Aug 2020 08:55:29 +0000

First USB 3.2 Encrypted Flash Key with C-type Connector

The first encrypted USB flash key to feature a C connector. Software-Free, 100% hardware-based 256-bit AES XTS encrypted, onboard keypad PIN authenticated, and high speed USB 3.2 (3.0) data transfer speeds. All Data is encrypted on the fly and the device’s PINs and Data remain encrypted while the drive is at rest. Completely cross-platform compatible and OS agnostic; thrives in Windows, Linux, Mac, Android, Chrome, embedded systems, and equipment possessing a powered USB port and storage file system. All internal componentry is protected from physical tampering with a layer of hardened epoxy, and locked-down firmware brings immunity to malware attacks such as BadUSB.

The heart and soul of every Apricorn Secure Device, AegisWare is our patent-protected firmware combined with the industry’s most advanced feature set.

Meets the U.S. government standards for information technology and computer security. NIST FIPS 140 is the cryptography standard program required by the US federal government for protection of sensitive data.

Windows-Based App that Quickly Sets Up Multiple Devices Simultaneously. Create custom profiles and mass configure multiple devices in a matter of seconds using the Aegis Configurator. To configure an expanded number of devices, use the Powered Aegis Configurator Hub bundle.

Admin (Device Configuration) Mode and User Access Mode. The Aegis Secure Key supports independent Admin and User PINs. The Admin mode controls the universal programmable settings of the device and can only be accessed with the Admin PIN. The User mode is limited to basic external drive functions like read /write, unlock / lock, etc. The data on the drive can also be accessed with the admin PIN in the User mode.

Drive is Unlocked by Entering a PIN on Keypad and not the Host Computer’s Keyboard. 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. Polymer-coated buttons are wear-resistant and designed to not reveal most commonly used buttons.

Unique PIN Must be Established at Time of Setup. Eliminates Factory Default PIN Vulnerability. Out of the box, there are no factory pre-set default PINs. In order to set up and use the drive, a unique PIN must first be established by the Admin, from within the Admin mode.

Admin Can Program Device at Setup Requiring User to Establish a Unique PIN. Once a device is configured by the Admin, it can then be deployed in a state of USER FORCED ENROLLMENT in which the User must first establish his or her own User PIN before the drive can be accessed or used.Creates State of User Forced Enrollment that Restores Access to Drive. In the event that a User PIN is forgotten, Recovery PINs can be programmed into the device to permit access to the drive’s data by creating a new state of User Forced Enrollment while the Admin PIN and the drive’s data remain intact. Once a replacement User PIN is generated, access to the drive and its contents is restored to the user.

Global, All Access Settings Controlled by Admin, and User Mode Controlling Individual Settings. Employed in situations that require the drive’s contents to be kept intact and unaltered for later examination. The two Read-Only modes are as follows: Universal Read Only is set by the admin from within the admin mode and can’t be modified or disabled by anyone but the admin. The second read-only mode can be set and disabled by a user but can also be enabled or disabled by the admin as well.

Admin Designates Minimum and Maximum PIN Lengths (between 7 and 16 Characters). The longer the PIN, the more secure the data on the device becomes. For example, the odds of brute force success go from 1/10,000,000 with a 7-digit PIN to 1/100,000,000 with an 8 digit PIN. In cases where the User sets up his or her own PIN from User Forced Enrollment, the Admin can set an enhanced User password length requirement as part of the overall security policy.

Select the Number of Consecutive Invalid PIN Attempts Permitted (4-20) Before Crypto-Erase. All Aegis Secure Drives are unlocked (authenticated) by entering a PIN on their own onboard keypad. Since the PIN is not entered using the host computer’s keyboard, they are not vulnerable to software or hardware-based key-loggers or software-based brute force attacks. However, if the device comes under a physical brute force attack, your data is protected with a programmable “Brute Force Hack Defense Mechanism” which, if the programmed number (between 4 and 20) of consecutive incorrect password entries has been attempted, the device will delete its own encryption key and destroy the ability to decrypt its stored data.

Detects inadvertent button presses and puts the device back into sleep mode to prevent battery drainage and false brute force attempt tallies.

Can be Configured as Fixed Disk or Removable Media in Device Setup. Easily adapts to embedded equipment and OSs that will only recognize one or the other for removable storage. Windows, Mac, and Linux all deal with Mass Storage devices differently depending on whether they report themselves to the host as Removable Media or as Fixed Disks. Some applications or embedded systems may allow one type but not the other. Example: Windows 2 Go will work with devices that report as Fixed Disk but not as Removable Media. Alternately, there are USB boot drive creators and Windows imaging tools that will only work with Removable Media and not with Fixed Disk. It’s not uncommon for older equipment with built-in USB ports (such as those found in hospitals, manufacturing, and monitoring) to seek only Removable Media and ignore all Fixed Disk devices. U.S. Patent No. 10,338,840

Programmable Period of Inactivity Permitted Before Drive Locks Itself. All Aegis Secure Drives will automatically lock once disconnected from a computer’s USB port or the power to that USB port is interrupted, or after a pre-programmed period of inactivity.

Allows Drive to Remain Unlocked During USB Port Re Enumeration (Virtual Machine, Remote Boot). Designated for specific cases in which the key needs to remain unlocked through USB port re-enumeration such as during reboot, or passing through a virtual machine.

All Apricorn Devices can be Reset and Redeployed Over and Over. Drive reset clears both the User and Admin PINs, destroys the data, creates a new randomly generated encryption key and allows the drive to be reused repeatedly, with an infinite number of randomly generated encryption keys, allowing the admin and or user to reset the drive as often as is needed.

Visually Confirms Successful Button Presses via the Device’s LEDs.

Dust and Water Resistant Durable Aluminum Housing Protecting data goes well beyond encryption. Tough enough to go anywhere, the Aegis Secure Key’s resilient design makes it perfect for travel and field applications. With its rugged, extruded aluminum crush-resistant casing, the Aegis Secure Key is tamper evident and well-protected against physical damage.

Nyhet ! – Aegis Fortress L3

Roger Valderhaug — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 08:13:35 +0000

The most secure, and most rugged 256-bit AES XTS encrypted USB external drive to date: Aegis Fortress L3

Delivering all of the same next level security features as our Aegis line of secure drives, in an extremely rugged enclosure, and with a new, ultra fast encryption chipset, the L3 is the fastest, most robust, highest capacity drive we’ve ever made. Tough on the outside, the Fortress L3 is designed to meet NIST’s highest level of FIPS validation attainable for portable devices: 140-2 level 3. Small enough to go in a pocket or briefcase, large enough to carry up to 16TB of data, the Fortress L3 allows you to securely and easily carry large amounts of sensitive data everywhere you go. Available in a wide variety of storage capacities in both HDD and high speed SSD models. The Aegis Fortress is Software-Free, 100% hardware-based 256-bit AES XTS encrypted, and onboard keypad PIN authenticated with ultra-fast USB 3.1 (3.0) data transfer speeds. All Data is encrypted on the fly and all PINs and Data remain encrypted while the drive is at rest. Completely cross-platform compatible and OS agnostic; the Aegis Fortress thrives with Windows, Linux, Mac, Android, Symbian and Chrome. It also thrives where software-authenticated encrypted devices can’t function, such as embedded systems and equipment in possession of a powered USB port and storage file system but no keyboard.

Aegis Configurator Central Database Version

Roger Valderhaug — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 06:32:49 +0000

Quickly Create Master Profiles, Customize Settings, and Preload Data onto Multiple Apricorn Drives with a Single Corporate Wide License.

Stored on Either an On-Prem or Online Server, the CDB Configurator Delivers all of the Same Advanced Feature Sets, Stored Profile Settings, Multiple Drive Setup Capability, and Intuitive User Interface as the Original Configurator, only on a Much Grander Scale. Intuitive, simple, and secure, this Windows-based app quickly programs features and PINs into compatible Aegis secure devices. The Configurator will recognize compatible devices and allow Administrators to program/configure/provision all of Apricorn’s compatible USB 3.0 and later security devices. U.S. Patent No. 9,720,700

Create Master Profiles
Create, edit, and store master device profiles from a single corporate central database for repeat deployments, implement corporate security policy settings, pre-load files onto devices, reformat drives, auto-generate random Admin, User, and data recovery PINs.

Unlimited Users, Multiple Permission Levels
Four levels of role permissions for various Admin levels and unlimited staff.

Manage Profiles
View comprehensive log of profiles created in configuration history, as well as edit / delete them.

Query Devices
Search history for settings and PINs designated to specific devices at time of configuration. Query by device type, profile name, and device serial number.

User Forced Enrollment
Allows configured devices to have Admin and data recovery PINs and be deployed in a User Forced Enrollment state requiring the User to create his or her own unique PIN before the device can be used.

Aegis Configurator

Roger Valderhaug — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 05:59:46 +0000

Quickly Create Master Profiles, Customize Settings, and Preload Data onto Multiple Apricorn Drives.

Advanced Feature Sets, Stored Profile Settings, Multiple Drive Setup Capability, and an Intuitive User Interface Make the Aegis Configurator an Indispensable Tool for Device Deployment. Intuitive, simple, and secure. This Windows-based software program quickly programs features and PINs into compatible Aegis secure devices. The Configurator will recognize compatible devices and allow Administrators to program/configure/provision all of Apricorn’s compatible USB 3.0 and later security devices. U.S. Patent No. 9,720,700

Create Master Profiles
Create, edit, and store master device profiles for repeat deployments, implement corporate security policy settings, pre-load files onto devices, reformat drives, auto-generate random Admin, User, and data recovery PINs.Manage Profiles
View comprehensive log of profiles created in configuration history, as well as edit / delete them.Query Devices
Search history for settings and PINs designated to specific devices at time of configuration. Query by device type, profile name, and device serial number.User Forced Enrollment
Allows configured devices to have Admin and data recovery PINs and be deployed in a User Forced Enrollment state requiring the User to create his or her own unique PIN before the device can be used.

Aegis Secure Key 3NX USB 3.1 (3.0) Flash Drive

Roger Valderhaug — Sat, 08 Sep 2018 16:35:11 +0000

The NeXt Generation of Secure Key: the Aegis Secure Key 3NX

Our fourth generation of Secure Keys brings next generation security features, up to 25% cooler operating temperatures, and an even lower cost. Software-Free, 100% hardware-based 256-bit AES XTS encrypted, onboard keypad PIN authenticated, and ultra-fast USB 3.1 (3.0) data transfer speeds. All Data is encrypted on the fly and the device’s PINs and Data remain encrypted while the drive is at rest. Completely cross-platform compatible and OS agnostic; thrives in Windows, Linux, Mac, Android, Chrome, embedded systems, and equipment possessing a powered USB port and storage file system. All internal componentry is protected from physical tampering with a layer of hardened epoxy, and locked-down firmware brings immunity to malware attacks such as BadUSB.

FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Validation (pending 3Q 2018)

Aegis Configurator Compatible:

Windows-Based App that Quickly Sets Up Multiple Devices Simultaneously. Create custom profiles and mass configure multiple devices in a matter of seconds using the Aegis Configurator. To configure an expanded number of devices, use the Powered Aegis Configurator Hub bundle.

Separate Admin and User Mode:

Admin (Device Configuration) Mode and User Access Mode. The Aegis Secure Key supports independent Admin and User PINs. The Admin mode controls the universal programmable settings of the device and can only be accessed with the Admin PIN. The User mode is limited to basic external drive functions like read /write, unlock / lock, etc. The data on the drive can also be accessed with the admin PIN in the User mode.

Polymer-Coated Wear-Resistant Onboard Keypad:

Drive is Unlocked by Entering a PIN on Keypad and not the Host Computer’s Keyboard. 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. Polymer-coated buttons are wear-resistant and designed to not reveal most commonly used buttons.

Admin Forced Enrollment:

Unique PIN Must be Established at Time of Setup. Eliminates Factory Default PIN Vulnerability. Out of the box, there are no factory pre-set default PINs. In order to set up and use the drive, a unique PIN must first be established by the Admin, from within the Admin mode.

User Forced Enrollment:

Creates State of User Forced Enrollment that Restores Access to Drive. In the event that a User PIN is forgotten, Recovery PINs can be programmed into the device to permit access to the drive’s data by creating a new state of User Forced Enrollment while the Admin PIN and the drive’s data remain intact. Once a replacement User PIN is generated, access to the drive is restored for the user.

Data Recovery PINs:

Two Read-Only Modes:

Global, All Access Settings Controlled by Admin, and User Mode Controlling Individual Settings. Employed in situations that require the drive’s contents to be kept intact and unaltered for later examination. The two Read-Only modes are as follows: Universal Read Only is set by the admin from within the admin mode and can’t be modified or disabled by anyone but the admin. The second read-only mode can be set and disabled by a user but can also be enabled or disabled by the admin as well.

Programmable PIN Lengths:

Admin Designates Minimum and Maximum PIN Lengths (between 7 and 16 Characters). The longer the PIN, the more secure the data on the device becomes. For example, the odds of brute force success go from 1/10,000,000 with a 7-digit PIN to 1/100,000,000 with an 8 digit PIN. In cases where the User sets up his or her own PIN from User Forced Enrollment, the Admin can set an enhanced User password length requirement as part of the overall security policy.

PIN Guard

Detects inadvertent button presses and puts the device back into sleep mode to prevent battery drainage and false brute force attempts.

Brute-Force Defense:

Select the Number of Consecutive Invalid PIN Attempts Permitted (4-20) Before Crypto-Erase. All Aegis Secure Drives are unlocked (authenticated) by entering a PIN on their own onboard keypad. Since the PIN is not entered using the host computer’s keyboard, they are not vulnerable to software or hardware-based key-loggers or software-based brute force attacks. However, if the device comes under a physical brute force attack, your data is protected with a programmable “Brute Force Hack Defense Mechanism” which, if the programmed number (between 4 and 20) of consecutive incorrect password entries has been attempted, the device will delete its own encryption key and destroy the ability to decrypt its stored data.

Unattended Auto Lock:

Programmable Period of Inactivity Permitted Before Drive Locks Itself. All Aegis Secure Drives will automatically lock once disconnected from a computer’s USB port or the power to that USB port is interrupted, or after a pre-programmed period of inactivity.

Lock Override:

Allows Drive to Remain Unlocked During USB Port Re Enumeration (Virtual Machine, Remote Boot). Designated for specific cases in which the key needs to remain unlocked through USB port re-enumeration such as during reboot, or passing through a virtual machine.

Drive Reset Feature:

All Apricorn Devices can be Reset and Redeployed Over and Over. Drive reset clears both the User and Admin PINs, destroys the data, creates a new randomly generated encryption key and allows the drive to be reused repeatedly, with an infinite number of randomly generated encryption keys, allowing the admin and or user to reset the drive as often as is needed.

Self-Destruct PIN:

When Programmed and Activated, Performs a Crypto-Erase and Becomes New Access PIN. The last line of defense for data security when the device’s physical security is at risk. The Self-Destruct PIN defends against these physically compromising situations by erasing the key’s contents, leaving it in normal working order appearing yet to be deployed.

LED Key Press Indicator:

Visually Confirms Successful Button Presses via the Device’s LEDs.

IP67 Certified:

Dust and Water Resistant Durable Aluminum Housing Protecting data goes well beyond encryption

Aegis Secure Key 3z – USB 3.1 Flash Drive

Roger Valderhaug — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 07:57:55 +0000

Aegis Secure Key 3z Merges Advanced Data Protection, Affordability, and Mass Configurability

Easy to use FIPS 140-2 Level 3 (pending) USB 3.0 flash drive with on-the-fly AES hardware encryption and secure PIN access

With software-free operation, cross-platform compatibility, USB 3.0 speed, Aegis Configurator compatibility, and our most advanced security feature set, Apricorn’s Aegis Secure Key 3z takes advanced data security to a new level of efficiency and affordability. This easy to use USB 3.0 flash drive incorporates PIN access with military grade 256-bit AES XTS hardware encryption.

FIPS 140-2 Level 3 pending 2Q 2017
to meet the U.S. government standards for information technology and computer security. NIST FIPS 140 is the cryptography standard program required by the US federal government for protection of sensitive data.

The Aegis Secure Key’s FIPS 140-2 validation covers 11 areas of its cryptographic security system, including physical security, cryptographic key management and design integrity. Available in four levels, the Aegis Secure Key’s FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validation encompasses both the Aegis Secure Key’s physical tamper-resistant features as well as its identity-based authentication.

Utilizes Military Grade 256-bit AES XTS Hardware Encryption
All data on the Aegis Secure Key is encrypted on the fly with the built-in 256-bit AES XTS hardware encryption.

Onboard Alphanumeric Keypad – Prevents Hardware and Software Key Logging
Using a rechargeable battery, the Aegis Secure Key enables the user to unlock the drive with a 7-16 digit PIN BEFORE connecting to the USB port on your computer, tablet or mobile device. The embedded keypad prevents hardware and software key logging attempts to capture your password entered via the host system.

Software-Free Design – With no admin rights to contend with, the Aegis Secure Key is a breeze to implement

Independent User and Admin PINs
The Aegis Secure Key can be configured with independent User and Admin PINs, making it ideal for corporate and government deployment. If the User forgets their PIN, the drive can be unlocked using the Admin PIN which can then clear the forgotten User PIN and allow for the User to set a new PIN.

User Forced Enrollment
Once a device is configured by the Admin, it can then be deployed in a state of USER FORCED ENROLLMENT in which the User must first establish his or her own User PIN before the drive can be accessed or used.

Data Recovery PINs
In the event that a User PIN is forgotten, up to 4 one-time use recovery PINs can be programmed to permit access to the drives data by creating a new state of User Forced Enrollment.

Drive Reset Feature
The Aegis Secure Key also includes a drive reset feature which clears both User and Admin PINs, destroys the data, creates a new randomly generated encryption key and allows the drive to be reused. The Aegis Secure Key is capable of generating an infinite number of randomly generated encryption keys, allowing the user to reset the drive as often as required.

Dust and Water Resistant Durable Aluminum Housing – IP57 Certification pending 2Q 2017
Protecting data goes well beyond encryption. Tough enough to go anywhere, the Aegis Secure Key 3z’s resilient design makes it perfect for travel and field applications. With its rugged, extruded aluminum crush-resistant casing, the Aegis Secure Key 3z is tamper evident and well-protected against physical damage.

Sealed from Physical Attacks by Tough Epoxy Coating
The internal drive components are completely protected by a super tough epoxy compound, making it virtually impossible to remove without causing permanent damage to the electronics. This barrier prevents a potential hacker from accessing the encryption circuitry and launching a variety of potential attacks.

Brute Force Self Destruct Feature
As the Aegis Secure Key is unlocked using its own keypad and not via a keyboard, it is not vulnerable to software/hardware based key-loggers or brute force attacks. In addition the Aegis Secure Key further protects your data with a programmable “Brute Force Hack Defense Mechanism” which deletes the encryption key and destroys all stored data if the incorrect PIN is entered up to a total of 20 consecutive times.

Unattended Auto Lock feature
The Aegis Secure Key automatically locks once you unplug the drive from your computer’s USB port or power to the USB port is turned off or after a pre-programmed period of inactivity

Wear Resistant Key Pad
Designed with protection in mind, the entire Aegis Secure Drive family incorporates ‘wear resistant’ keypads to hide key usage and avoid tipping off a potential hacker to the commonly used keys.

Two Read-Only Modes
The Secure Key 3z has two read-only modes. One is set by the admin in the admin mode and can’t be modified or disabled by anyone other than the admin. The second read-only mode can be set and disabled by a user but can also be overridden by the admin as well. Ideal for situations where the contents of the Secure Key needs to be accessed by several people in a public setting, or for forensic applications where the drive’s contents must be kept intact and unaltered for later examination.

Aegis Configurator Compatible
Create custom profiles and simultaneously mass configure multiple Secure Keys in a matter of seconds with Apricorn’s new Aegis Configurator / Powered Hub bundle.

Lock Override Mode
Designated for specific cases in which the key needs to remain unlocked through USB port re-enumeration such as during reboot, or passing through a virtual machine.

With the toughness and security you expect from Apricorn, The Aegis Secure Key 3z brings an advanced feature set, mass configurability, at lower prices.

Aegis Fortress SSD – USB 3.0 Solid State

Roger Valderhaug — Thu, 10 Nov 2016 18:21:52 +0000

Why use a Solid State Drive?
• 5X Greater Life Expectancy than Premium Rotational Drives
• Functions in extreme temperatures from -40°F (-40°C) to 158°F (70°C)
• Works in 95% humidity at temps under 131°F (55°C)
• Shock and vibration resistant
• Rated to: Shock 1500G/0.5ms, Vibration 20G/20-2000Hz
• With no moving parts, the Aegis Padlock is completely silent

FIPS 140-2 Level 2 Validated
Tested and Validated by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the Aegis Fortress is validated to meet the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 140-2 Level 2 specification. FIPS 140-2 validation 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.

Drives Validated to the FIPS 140-2 specification are required to be used by U.S. government branches as well as civilian companies in the US, Canada and the United Kingdom that contract to the US government.

Additionally governments and public companies worldwide in the education, healthcare, and financial services industries have adopted using FIPS 140-2 validated drives as the regulations requiring their use is continuously expanding. Enterprises that wish to use the strongest encryption available have also adopted using FIPS 140-2 drives as it’s widely known how stringent the testing is to receive this level of certification.

Easy-to-use KeyPad, Software Free Design and Ability to Work on ANY Operating System makes Corporate Deployment a Breeze
With an easy-to-use keypad design and software free setup, the Aegis Fortress Secure Drive enables you to access the drive with your own unique PIN. The embedded keypad prevents hardware and software key logging attempts to capture your password entered via the host system.

Utilizes Military Grade FIPS PUB 197 Validated Encryption Algorithm
Featuring 256-bit AES-XTS hardware encryption, the Aegis Fortress seamlessly encrypts all data on the drive in real-time, keeping your data safe even if the solid state drive is removed from its enclosure.

Software Free Design – With no admin rights to contend with
Setup takes just minutes. With no software installation required for setup or operation and the ability to run on any platform, the Aegis Fortress provides stress free deployment in corporate environments.

Independent Admin and User PINs
The Aegis Fortress can be configured with independent Admin and User PINs. The Administrator Feature allows enrollment of up to five unique User ID’s and one Administrator, making it a useful business collaboration tool. If the User forgets their PIN, the drive can be unlocked using the Admin PIN. With its Forced Enrollment feature, the Aegis Fortress requires you to create your own unique PIN at first use, ensuring a secure PIN from the get go.

Drive Reset Feature
The Aegis Fortress 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.

Auto-lock Feature
The unattended Aegis Fortress can be configured to lock after a pre-determined amount of time of your choosing. Ideal for protecting your data when you’re away from your desk.

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

Brute Force Self Destruct Feature
The Aegis Fortress uses a three pronged 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 predetermined number of failed PIN entries, the Fortress 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 Aegis Fortress.

Sealed from Physical Attacks by Tough Epoxy Coating
In addition to encrypting all of the PINs, data and the encryption key itself, the Aegis Fortress adds another barrier between your data and a hacker. The encryption chip and circuitry are completely protected by a super tough epoxy compound, which is virtually impossible to remove without causing permanent damage to the electronics. This barrier prevents a potential hacker from accessing the encryption circuitry and launching a variety of potential attacks.

VTC (Variable Timing Circuit) Technology
Protection against hacker attempts doesn’t stop with Brute Force. Incorporated into the Aegis Fortress electronics is Apricorn’s Variable Time Circuit (VTC) technology, working to thwart “timing attacks” aimed at accessing the drive by studying the behavior and infiltrating the drive’s electronics.

Wear-Resistant Key Pad – Water & Dust Resistant
Designed with protection in mind, the entire Aegis Fortress family incorporates ‘wear resistant’ keypads to hide key usage and avoid tipping off a potential hacker to the commonly used keys.

Compact, Rugged Design
Perfect for taking your data on the road, the Aegis Fortress low powered design is perfect for using with notebooks and taking your data on the road. Perfectly pocketable, the Aegis Fortress’ compact, robust design features a convenient integrated USB cable; eliminating the need to carry around cords and allows you to be connected at the flick of a fingertip.

Super fast USB 3.0 Connection – Data transfer speeds up to 10X faster than USB 2.0
With USB 3.0 data transfer rates up to ten times faster than traditional USB 2.0 drives, the Aegis Fortress’ superfast performance is comparable to that of your computer’s internal drive, enabling you transfer large files in seconds or quickly backup an entire system. The Aegis Fortress is also backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 ports.

Comparison of Aegis Fortress Solid State Drive data transfer speeds using USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports

Speeds

USB 2.0

USB 3.0

*Test results based on the 256GB Solid State model. To acheive these data transfer speeds, your computer’s internal drive must be solid state. In the case of your computer having a hard drive, the speed will be limited by your internal hard drive speed.

With storage capacities up to 512GB* – perfect for storing photos, music and video files in addition to work documents, the Aegis Fortress Secure Drive is the ideal hard drive to safely transport your data between work and office, or wherever life takes you. With the Aegis Fortress, you KNOW that your data is secure.

Aegis Padlock USB 3.0 – Solid State Drive

Roger Valderhaug — Thu, 10 Nov 2016 18:12:44 +0000

With a software free design, secure PIN access, on-the-fly 256-bit AES encryption and Super Speed USB 3.0 Connection, the ultra-fast Aegis Padlock 3.0 Solid State is the ultimate in durability, security and speed.

The Aegis Padlock 3.0 fuses hardware encrypted data protection with a super speed solid state drive and a built-in USB 3.0 connector. with its easy-to-use keypad design and software-free setup, the Aegis Padlock 3.0 enables you to access the drive with your own unique PIN. Your data is protected 24/7 with on-the-fly 256-bit AES-XTS hardware encryption, keeping your data safe even if the hard drive is removed from its enclosure.

Super fast USB 3.0 Connection – Data transfer speeds up to 10X faster than USB 2.0
With USB 3.0 data transfer rates up to ten times faster than traditional USB 2.0 drives, the Aegis Padlock 3.0 superfast performance is comparable to that of your computer’s internal solid state drive, enabling you transfer large files in seconds or quickly backup an entire system. The Aegis Padlock 3.0 SSD is also backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 ports.

Comparison of Aegis Padlock 3.0 data transfer speeds using USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports

Speeds

USB 2.0

USB 3.0

Easy-to-use KeyPad, Software Free Design and Ability to Work on ANY Operating System makes Corporate Deployment a Breeze
With an easy-to-use keypad design and software free setup, the Aegis Padlock 3.0 Secure Drive enables you to access the drive with your own unique pin. Featuring AES-256 bit hardware encryption, the Aegis Padlock 3.0 provides seamless on-the-fly encryption, keeping your data safe even if the solid state drive is removed from its enclosure.

Independent Admin and User PINs
With no software installation required for setup or operation and the ability to run on any platform, the Aegis Padlock 3.0 provides stress free deployment in corporate environments. The Aegis Padlock can be configured with independent Admin and User PINs. The Administrator Feature allows enrollment of up to five unique User ID’s and one Administrator. If the User forgets their PIN, the drive can be unlocked using the Admin PIN.

Utilizes Military Grade FIPS PUB 197 Validated Encryption Algorithm
Featuring 256-bit hardware encryption, the Aegis Padlock 3.0 seamlessly encrypts all data on the drive on the fly, keeping your data safe even if the hard drive is removed from its enclosure.

Drive Reset Feature
The Aegis Padlock 3.0 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.

Auto-lock Feature
The unattended Aegis Padlock 3.0 can be configured to lock after a pre-determined amount of time of your choosing. Ideal for protecting your data when you’re away from your desk.

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

Brute Force Self Destruct Feature
The Aegis Padlock 3.0 uses a three pronged 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 predetermined number of failed PIN entries, the Padlock 3.0 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 3.0.

Sealed from Physical Attacks by Tough Epoxy Coating
In addition to encrypting all of the PINs, data and the encryption key itself, the Aegis Padlock adds another barrier between your data and a hacker. The encryption chip and circuitry of the Aegis Padlock are completely protected by a super tough epoxy compound, which is virtually impossible to remove without causing permanent damage to the electronics. This barrier prevents a potential hacker from accessing the encryption circuitry and launching a variety of potential attacks.

VTC Technology
protection against hacker attempts doesn’t stop with Brute Force. Incorporated into the Aegis Padlock 3.0 electronics is Apricorn’s Variable Time Circuit (VTC) technology, working to thwart “timing attacks” aimed at accessing the drive by studying the behavior and infiltrating the Padlock’s electronics.

Wear Resistant Key Pad
Designed with protection in mind, the entire Aegis Padlock 3.0 family incorporates ‘wear resistant’ keypads to hide key usage and avoid tipping off a potential hacker to the commonly used keys.

Compact, Rugged Design – Perfect for taking your data on the road
The Aegis Padlock 3.0 low powered design and virtually indestructible construction is perfect for using with notebooks and taking your data on the road. Perfectly pocketable, the Aegis Padlock 3.0 compact, robust design features a convenient integrated USB cable; eliminating the need to carry around cords and allows you to be connected at the flick of a fingertip.

With storage capacities up to 256GB* – perfect for storing photos, music and video files in addition to work documents, the Aegis Padlock 3.0 Secure Drive is the ideal hard drive to safely transport your data between work and office, or wherever life takes you. With the Aegis Padlock 3.0, you KNOW that your data is secure.

Aegis Bio 3.0 – Solid State Drive

Roger Valderhaug — Thu, 10 Nov 2016 16:35:03 +0000

Super fast USB 3.0 Connection for Data Transfer Speeds of up to 160 MBs

With USB 3.0 data transfer rates up to ten times faster than traditional USB 2.0 solid state drives, the Aegis Bio 3.0 superfast performance is comparable to that of your computer’s internal drive, enabling you transfer large files in seconds or quickly backup an entire system. The Aegis Bio 3.0 is also backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 ports.

Clocking Speeds of 160 MB/s Apricorn’s Next Generation USB 3.0 Encrypted Solid State Drive Fuses Biometric Access, Hardware Data Protection with a Super Speed USB 3.0 Connection

Engineered for those that need super tough protection for their data, the Aegis Bio 3.0 SSD fuses the latest in biometric authentication and encryption with a rugged USB 3.0 Solid State Drive

The Aegis Bio 3.0 is a biometrically secure USB 3.0 portable solid state drive with on-the-fly AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption. With secure fingerprint access you can unlock the drive with just the swipe of your finger. The Bio’s software free design works on any operating system, including PC, Mac or Linux. And with real world USB 3.0 data transfer speeds of up to 160 MBs you can now access your data faster than ever before.

Why use a Solid State Drive?

• 5X Greater Life Expectancy than Premium Rotational Drives
• Works in extreme temperatures
• Freezing temps of 5°F (-15°C)
• Searing temps of up to 130°F (55°C)
• Unaffected by high humidity
• Works in 95% humidity at temps under 131°F (55°C)
• Virtually shock and vibration resistant
• Rated to: Shock 1500G/0.5ms, Vibration 20G/20-2000Hz
• With no moving parts, the Aegis Padlock is completely silent

Comparison of Aegis Bio 3.0 Solid State data transfer speeds using USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports

Speeds

USB 2.0

USB 3.0

Utilizes Military Grade FIPS PUB 197 Validated Encryption Algorithm
On-the-fly 256-bit AES-XTS encryption seamlessly encrypts all data on the drive, protecting the drive even if it is removed from it’s casing.

Biometric Fingerprint Access
Once registered, just swipe your finger on the sensor for access to your files. Up to five fingerprint profiles can be stored and can be accessed without software on the host system.

The Aegis Bio’s unique Embedded Enrollment keeps all fingerprint enrollment and authentication within the Aegis Bio circuitry, independent of the host system. While other biometric drives use a CD emulation module or software on the host system for fingerprint enrollment, the Aegis Bio uses no software, enabling it to be used on any USB host regardless of OS.

The fingerprint sensor uses an Advanced live layer imaging technology to provide the most accurate fingerprint image possible, using a patented dual-plate active pixel design, superior to competitors that use only a single passive pixel design. The sensor uses three different sensing methods that penetrate outer layers of skin to read live layers under the skin (Anti-spoofing protection), meeting the stringent image quality requirements of NIST and the FBI, something that no other silicon fingerprint sensor has achieved.

Never forget your passwords again
Replacing passwords with fingerprint biometrics improves security since passwords can be lost or stolen, and users enjoy freedom from memorizing passwords.

Software-Free Design – With no admin rights to contend with the Aegis Bio is a breeze to implement
With no software installation for setup or operation and the ability to run on any platform, the Aegis Bio 3.0 provides stress free deployment in corporate environments. Users are able to use the Aegis Bio on any USB host making it ideal for those that use multiple devices and platforms.

Cross Platform Compatible
Due to its software-free design, the Aegis Bio will work on any operating system, PC, Mac or Linux

Compact, Rugged Design – Perfect for taking your data on the road
The Aegis Bio’s bus powered design is perfect for using with notebooks and taking your data on the road. Perfectly pocketable, the Aegis Bio’s compact, robust design protects the drive from drops and knocks. The convenient integrated USB 3.0 cable eliminates the need to carry around cords with you and allows you to be connected at the flick of a fingertip.

Biometric Fingerprint Access

Hardware Encrypted Drive – On-The-Fly 256-bit AES-XTS encryption seamlessly encrypts all data on the drive, protecting the drive even if it is removed from it’s casing

Ultra-Resilient Solid State Drive

Ultra-fast USB 3.0 interface for data transfer rates of 160 MB/sec

Software-Free Design

No Admin Rights Needed

Cross Platform Compatible

USB 3.0 Integrated Cable

AuthenTec TouchStrip Fingerprint Sensor

Compact, Rugged Design – Perfect for taking your data on the road

Bus powered – no AC Adapter required

Secure mobile storage for the road warrior — Excellent for transporting data between desktop & notebook computers, or a secure mobile storage system

Rugged, portable design

Perfect option for companies that need to take sensitive information on the road, such as government or financial institutions

Worry-free 3 year warranty

Aegis Bio external solid state drive with integrated USB 3.0 cable

Y-auxiliary power cable

Travel pouch

Quick Start Guide

Aegis Padlock SSD – USB 3.0 Solid State Drive

Roger Valderhaug — Thu, 10 Nov 2016 16:21:34 +0000

Where super tough meets ultra secure you’ll find the Aegis Padlock SSD. Boasting a crush resistant, aluminum enclosure that is water resistant and impervious to dust and grit, this secure USB 3.0 solid state drive is as tough as they come.

Clocking Speeds of over 200MB/s Apricorn’s Next Generation USB 3.0 Encrypted Solid State Drive Fuses FIPS 140-2 Hardware Data Protection with a Rugged Design

With no moving parts, this drive is drop and vibration resistant and is unaffected by high humidity and extreme temperatures. Invincible to key logging attacks, the Padlock SSD is accessed with one of five unique PINs entered via its onboard keypad. Certified to NIST FIPS 140-2 Level 2 requirements, the Padlock SSD is tested on 11 cryptographic levels. All data on the drive is protected with real-time hardware AES-XTS 256-bit encryption, and with no software involved in its installation or operation, this drive requires no ADMIN rights. Combine this with an integrated USB 3.0 cable and SSD speeds, the Padlock SSD is among the fastest, toughest, and most secure external drives out there.

Why use a Solid State Drive?
• 5X Greater Life Expectancy than Premium Rotational Drives
• Works in extreme temperatures
• Freezing temps of 5°F (-15°C)
• Searing temps of up to 130°F (55°C)
• Unaffected by high humidity
• Functions in 95% humidity at temps up to 131°F (55°C)
• Shock and vibration resistant
• Rated to: Shock 1500G/0.5ms, Vibration 20G/20-2000Hz
• With no moving parts, the Aegis Padlock SSD is completely silent

FIPS 140-2 Level 2 Validated
Tested and Validated by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the Aegis Padlock SSD is validated to meet the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 140-2 Level 2 specification. FIPS 140-2 validation 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.

Easy-to-use KeyPad, Software Free Design and Ability to Work on ANY Operating System makes Corporate Deployment a Breeze
With an easy-to-use keypad design and software free setup, the Aegis Padlock SSD Secure Drive enables you to access the drive with your own unique PIN. The embedded keypad prevents hardware and software key logging attempts to capture your password entered via the host system.

Utilizes Military Grade FIPS PUB 197 Validated Encryption Algorithm
Featuring 256-bit AES-XTS hardware encryption, the Aegis Padlock SSD seamlessly encrypts all data on the drive on-the-fly, keeping your data safe even if the solid state drive is removed from its enclosure.

Software Free Design – With no admin rights to contend with
Setup takes just minutes. With no software installation required for setup or operation and the ability to run on any platform, the Aegis Padlock SSD provides stress-free deployment in corporate environments.

Independent Admin and User PINs
The Aegis Padlock can be configured with independent Admin and User PINs. The Administrator Feature allows enrollment of up to five unique User ID’s and one Administrator, making it a useful business collaboration tool. If the User forgets their PIN, the drive can be unlocked using the Admin PIN. With its Forced Enrollment feature, the Aegis Padlock SSD requires you to create your own unique PIN at first use, ensuring a secure PIN from the get go.

Drive Reset Feature
The Aegis Padlock SSD 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.

Auto-lock Feature
The unattended Aegis Padlock SSD can be configured to lock after a pre-determined amount of time of your choosing. Ideal for protecting your data when you’re away from your desk.

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

Brute Force Self Destruct Feature
The Aegis Padlock SSD uses a three pronged 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 predetermined number of failed PIN entries, the Padlock SSD 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 SSD.

VTC (Variable Timing Circuit) Technology
Protection against hacker attempts doesn’t stop with Brute Force. Incorporated into the Aegis Padlock SSD electronics is Apricorn’s Variable Time Circuit (VTC) technology, working to thwart “timing attacks” aimed at accessing the drive by studying the behavior and infiltrating the Padlock’s electronics.

Wear Resistant Key Pad – IP56 Certified Water & Dust Resistant
Designed with protection in mind, the entire Aegis Padlock SSD family incorporates ‘wear resistant’ keypads to hide key usage and avoid tipping off a potential hacker to the commonly used keys.

Crush Resistant Case
The enclosure is constructed from durable, light weight aluminum.

Crush Resistant Case and Compact, Rugged Design
Perfect for taking your data on the road, the Aegis Padlock SSD enclosure is constructed from durable, light weight aluminum. The Aegis Padlock SSD low powered design and virtually indestructible construction is perfect for using with notebooks and taking your data on the road. Perfectly pocketable, the Aegis Padlock SSD compact, robust design features a convenient integrated USB cable; eliminating the need to carry around cords and allows you to be connected at the flick of a fingertip.

Super fast USB 3.0 Connection – Data transfer speeds up to 10X faster than USB 2.0
With USB 3.0 data transfer rates up to ten times faster than traditional USB 2.0 drives, the Aegis Padlock SSD superfast performance is comparable to that of your computer’s internal drive, enabling you transfer large files in seconds or quickly backup an entire system. The Aegis Padlock SSD is also backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 ports.

Comparison of Aegis Padlock SSD data transfer speeds using USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports

Speeds

USB 2.0

USB 3.0

*Test results based on the 120GB Solid State model. To acheive these data transfer speeds, your computer’s internal drive must be solid state. In the case of your computer having a hard drive, the speed will be limited by your internal hard drive speed.

With storage capacities up to 480GB* – perfect for storing photos, music and video files in addition to work documents, the Aegis Padlock SSD Secure Drive is the ideal hard drive to safely transport your data between work and office, or wherever life takes you. With the Aegis Padlock SSD, you KNOW that your data is secure.