Encrypted USB Drive - Secure External Hard Drive

the safest places on earth for your data

"Ease of use rates high...Data transfer speeds are quite good, and the size of the keys is not an issue, even for my coworker who has big fingers!"

Paul K., IT Security Professional

"For the security and cross-device compatibility it delivers, the Secure Key 3z is a bargain."

Jon Jacobi, PC World

"I have been recommending them to other groups for their ease of use, cross-platform compatibility, and cost per GB relative to the other options on the market."

Ernie J, IT Professional, U.S. Gov't

"It is often hard to improve on a great product, but Apricorn just did"

Eric Jacksch, IT Canada Online

"Secure Key 3z is secure, AND you can boot from it--dual usability as boot media AND as secure storage!"

Kyle D., Healthcare IT Manager

"The Aegis Padlock SSD is a rugged drive that has security in its wheelhouse"

Joel Santo Domingo, PC MAG

"The Secure Key 3.0 has replaced my former Iron Key<br/>… and is now one of my top personal gadgets--Gold Seal!"

"The Secure Key 3.0 has replaced my former Iron Key
… and is now one of my top personal gadgets--Gold Seal!"

Les Tokar, The SSD Review

"This was the huge accomplishment we were looking for in most Hardware Encryption drives... there has been no other drive out there that is even comparable to this one."

Louis U. Aviation IT Professional

"…I tested the Aegis Secure Key 3.0 on Windows, OS X, Linux, and Chrome. It worked flawlessly across all platforms."

Eric Jacksch, IT Canada Online

"…the most important protections are for the data stored inside the (Padlock DT FIPS), and Apricorn provides several layers of security to do just that."

Brian Westover, PC MAG

COMPARE OUR COMPLETE LINE OF HARDWARE-ENCRYPTED USB STORAGE DRIVES

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

Connectivity

USB 3.0 / 3.1

Hardware Encryption Method

256-Bit AES-XTS

NIST Security Certification

FIPS 140-2 Level 3

Authentication Method

7-16 Digit PIN; Onboard Keypad

Casing

Aluminum

Number of Users Allowed

1 Admin + 1 User

storage capacities & prices

8 GB - $79.00

16 GB - $99.00

32 GB - $129.00

64 GB - $159.00

128 GB - $199.00

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

Connectivity

USB 3.0 / 3.1

Hardware Encryption Method

256-Bit AES-XTS

NIST Security Certification

FIPS 140-2 Level 3 (pending 4Q 2018)

Authentication Method

7-16 Digit PIN; Onboard Keypad

Casing

Aluminum

Number of Users Allowed

1 Admin + 1 User

storage capacities & prices

2 GB - $59.00

4 GB - $59.00

8 GB - $69.00

16 GB - $89.00

32 GB - $119.00

64 GB - $149.00

128 GB - $189.00

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Aegis Fortress L3
USB 3.1 / 3.2 Portable Drive

Connectivity

USB 3.1 3.2 | type A and C

Hardware Encryption Method

256-Bit AES-XTS

NIST Security Certification

FIPS 140-2 Level 2

Authentication Method

7-16 Digit PIN; Onboard Keypad

Casing

6061 Aircraft Grade Aluminum

Number of Users Allowed

1 Admin + 1 User

storage capacities & prices

500 GB - $239.00

1 TB - $279.00

2 TB - $339.00

3 TB - $399.00

4 TB - $459.00

5 TB - $499.00

512GB SSD - $359.00

1TB SSD - $539.00

2TB SSD - $839.00

4TB SSD - $2,499.00

8TB SSD - $4,749.00

16TB SSD - $9,999.00

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Aegis Secure Key
USB 3.0 Flash Drive

Connectivity

USB 3.0

Hardware Encryption Method

256-Bit AES-XTS

NIST Security Certification

FIPS 140-2 Level 3

Authentication Method

7-16 Digit PIN; Onboard Keypad

Casing

Aluminum

Number of Users Allowed

1 Admin + 1 User

storage capacities & prices

16 GB - $129.00

30 GB - $149.00

60 GB - $189.00

120 GB - $219.00

240 GB - $299.00

480 GB - $399.00

1 TB - $699.00

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Aegis Padlock
USB 3.0

Connectivity

USB 3.0

Hardware Encryption Method

256-Bit AES-XTS

NIST Security Certification

–

Authentication Method

6-16 Digit PIN

Casing

ABS

Number of Users Allowed

1 Admin + 4 Users

storage capacities & prices

500GB HDD - $179.00

1TB HDD - $229.00

2TB HDD - $279.00

256GB SSD - $219.00

512GB SSD - $299.00

1TB SSD - $479.00

2TB SSD - $779.00

4TB SSD - $2,379.00

8TB SSD - $4,679.00

16TB SSD - $9,939.00

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Aegis Fortress
USB 3.0

On-the-Fly 100% Hardware-Based Encryption | FIPS 140-2 Level 2 Validated Encryption | Software-Free Setup and Operation | Cross-Platform Compatible | Host-Free Onboard Keypad Authentication

Connectivity

USB 3.0

Hardware Encryption Method

256-Bit AES-XTS

NIST Security Certification

FIPS 140-2 Level 2

Authentication Method

7-16 Digit PIN; Onboard Keypad

Casing

ABS

Number of Users Allowed

1 Admin + 4 Users

storage capacities & prices

500GB HDD - $199.00

1TB HDD - $249.00

2TB HDD - $299.00

256GB SSD - $239.00

512GB SSD - $319.00

1TB SSD - $499.00

2TB SSD - $799.00

4TB SSD - $2,399.00

8TB SSD - $4,699.00

16TB SSD - $9,959.00

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Aegis Padlock DT
USB 3.0 Desktop Drive

On-the-Fly 100% Hardware-Based Encryption | Software-Free Setup and Operation | Cross-Platform Compatible | Host-Free Onboard Keypad Authentication

Connectivity

USB 3.0

Hardware Encryption Method

256-Bit AES-XTS

NIST Security Certification

–

Authentication Method

6-16 Digit PIN; Onboard Keypad

Casing

Aluminum

Number of Users Allowed

1 Admin + 4 Users

storage capacities & prices

2 TB - $209.00

4 TB - $379.00

6 TB - $559.00

8 TB - $629.00

10 TB - $829.00

12 TB - $879.00

14 TB - $979.00

16 TB - $1,039.00

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Aegis Padlock DT FIPS
USB 3.0 Desktop Drive

FIPS 140-2 Level 2 Validated Encryption | On-the-Fly 100% Hardware-Based Encryption | Software-Free Setup and Operation | Cross-Platform Compatible | Host-Free Onboard Keypad Authentication

Connectivity

USB 3.0

Hardware Encryption Method

256-Bit AES-XTS

NIST Security Certification

FIPS 140-2 Level 2

Authentication Method

7-16 Digit PIN; Onboard Keypad

Casing

Aluminum

Number of Users Allowed

1 Admin + 4 Users

storage capacities & prices

4 TB - $399.00

6 TB - $579.00

8 TB - $649.00

10 TB - $849.00

12 TB - $899.00

14 TB - $999.00

2 TB - $229.00

16 TB - $1,059.00

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Aegis Padlock SSD
USB 3.0 Solid State Drive

Connectivity

USB 3.0

Hardware Encryption Method

256-Bit AES-XTS

NIST Security Certification

FIPS 140-2 Level 2

Authentication Method

7-16 Digit PIN; Onboard Keypad

Casing

Aluminum

Number of Users Allowed

1 Admin + 4 Users

storage capacities & prices

240GB SSD - $219.00

480GB SSD - $349.00

1TB SSD - $639.00

2TB SSD - $999.00

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Aegis Bio
USB 3.0

Biometrically-Authenticated | On-the-Fly 100% Hardware-Based Encryption | Software-Free Setup and Operation | Cross-Platform Compatible | Pocket-Sized Portability

Connectivity

USB 3.0

Hardware Encryption Method

256-Bit AES-XTS

NIST Security Certification

–

Authentication Method

Biometric

Casing

ABS

Number of Users Allowed

5 Users

storage capacities & prices

500GB HDD - $119.00

1TB HDD - $139.00

2TB HDD - $189.00

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Videos

News

Blast from the past: USB drives make impact on AI development

Working closely with AI has led researchers from one institution to embrace a familiar piece of technology that may surprise many of their peers: the USB drive. The team wrote about its experience in the Journal of Digital Imaging.

On August 4th, 1945, just days before the US Airforce dropped the ‘Fat Man’ atomic bomb on Nagasaki, the US Ambassador to Moscow received an elaborate gift from the Soviets.

As technology has advanced, many once-ubiquitous pieces of business equipment have been relegated to the back of a cupboard.

Could the humble USB be making a comeback? Jon Fielding, MD EMEA of Apricorn, discusses why secure usb drives are seeing a resurgence in popularity

We are now over one year on from the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and yet companies seem no further ahead with their compliance efforts, with many still at risk of falling foul of the ‘not so new’ regulation.

The August edition of Digital Health’s cyber security round up includes updates on the Capital One data breach – described as one of the biggest ever – and insights from Hiscox’s Cyber Readiness report.

Cyber-attacks are increasingly focusing on using employees as a backdoor into businesses.

Cybercriminals are a scourge to every company: the security breaches they execute can inflict considerable damage to an organization’s reputation and bottom line, as well as a litany of logistical headaches.

Tech Matters: How to protect your USB drives

You probably don’t give much thought to your USB drives. When you need to transfer a file from your computer to a drive, often, you grab the first one you see in a desk, the bottom of a bag you used at a conference or in the kitchen junk drawer.

As cloud storage becomes more common, data security is an increasing concern

Reviews

Aegis Fortress L3: A super-secure portable drive

"A much better, and far safer solution is to store your data on a hardware encrypted USB drive like the Aegis Fortress L3."

The Aegis Fortress L3 gets another Two Thumbs Up and Well Done for build quality, drive speed, and most important, data security!

If you’re looking for a secure digital storage solution, take a minute to look at Apricorn’s latest secure storage solution.

The Gadget Professor Reviews Aegis Fortress L3 Secure Portable Hard Drive

Welcome to The Gadget Professor Show #418 hosted by Don Baine.

The Apricorn Aegis family of flash drives, HDDs, and SSDs has been around for quite a while.

The Aegis Fortress L3 is a portable SSD that offers external storage for organizations and companies that require the highest level of protection for their data. The drive is a compact sleek black vault for your data that utilizes a built in PIN authentication pad to unlock allowing you to take large amounts of sensitive data wherever you go.

Top Level Data Security Hands Down

If you know me by now, I am a huge proponent of strong encryption everywhere.

In cybersecurity, one of the few things we can always depend on is cryptography.

The Aegis Secure Key 3z is Apricorn’s newest and smallest, in terms of size not capacity, secure USB drive.

Press Releases

Apricorn Report Reveals Employers’ Shortcomings in Mitigating the Risks of Non-Secure USB Drives

The majority of organizations don’t use port control and/or whitelisting software to manage USB device usage – and don’t prevent the storage of confidential data on the drives

Apricorn Wins Gold in Two Marquee International Awards for Security Hardware Storage

Apricorn’s Flagship USB Drive, the Aegis Fortress L3, Earns Top Honors in the Stevie Awards’ 16th Annual 2019 International Business Award for Hardware Storage, and Network Product Guide’s 14th Annual 2019 IT World Award for Security Hardware

Apricorn Report Reveals Majority of Employees Use Non-Encrypted USB Drives – Even Though 91% Say Encrypted USB Drives Should Be Mandatory

For second consecutive year, employees are aware of the risks associated with inadequate USB drive security – but aren’t following best practices

Up to 180% faster read speeds and ultra-rugged enclosure, Apricorn’s newest encrypted portable drive is built to meet NIST’s highest level of FIPS validation and withstand the harshest conditions.

Key features include a wide range of size capacities, lower price point, and cooler running temperatures

Ninety-Five Percent of UK Businesses Still Struggling with Mobile Working and Security of Data Continues to Cause Concern

A third of organisations have experienced a data loss or breach as a direct result of mobile working

More Than Two Thirds of Companies not Confident of Being Fully Compliant Ahead of GDPR Deadline

Data handling is number one concern relating to non-compliance

Apricorn Expands on its Hardware-Encrypted Aegis Padlock SSD Series

The compact Padlock SSD expands to include 1 and 2TB capacities, Aegis Configurator compatibility

POWAY, CA - February 13, 2018

Apricorn Expands on its Hardware-Encrypted Aegis Padlock Desktop Series

Padlock DT and Padlock DT FIPS are now available in 12TB capacities

Feb 7, 2018

Apricorn Announces Full Compatibility Between the Aegis Configurator and their Entire Keypad-Authenticated Secure Product Line

Apricorn’s Aegis Configurator Now Simplifies Setup and Deployment of Their Most Popular Hardware-Encrypted USB Storage Devices

POWAY, CA- November 1, 2017

Flash Keys

Aegis Portables

Desktop HDD

Software / Accessories

Upgrades Site

"Ease of use rates high...Data transfer speeds are quite good, and the size of the keys is not an issue, even for my coworker who has big fingers!"

"For the security and cross-device compatibility it delivers, the Secure Key 3z is a bargain."

"I have been recommending them to other groups for their ease of use, cross-platform compatibility, and cost per GB relative to the other options on the market."

"It is often hard to improve on a great product, but Apricorn just did"

"Secure Key 3z is secure, AND you can boot from it--dual usability as boot media AND as secure storage!"

"The Aegis Padlock SSD is a rugged drive that has security in its wheelhouse"

"The Secure Key 3.0 has replaced my former Iron Key… and is now one of my top personal gadgets--Gold Seal!"

"This was the huge accomplishment we were looking for in most Hardware Encryption drives... there has been no other drive out there that is even comparable to this one."

"…I tested the Aegis Secure Key 3.0 on Windows, OS X, Linux, and Chrome. It worked flawlessly across all platforms."

"…the most important protections are for the data stored inside the (Padlock DT FIPS), and Apricorn provides several layers of security to do just that."

COMPARE OUR COMPLETE LINE OF HARDWARE-ENCRYPTED USB STORAGE DRIVES

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

Connectivity

Hardware Encryption Method

NIST Security Certification

Authentication Method

Casing

Number of Users Allowed

storage capacities & prices

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

Connectivity

Hardware Encryption Method

NIST Security Certification

Authentication Method

Casing

Number of Users Allowed

storage capacities & prices

Aegis Fortress L3 USB 3.1 / 3.2 Portable Drive

Connectivity

Hardware Encryption Method

NIST Security Certification

Authentication Method

Casing

Number of Users Allowed

storage capacities & prices

Aegis Secure Key USB 3.0 Flash Drive

Connectivity

Hardware Encryption Method

NIST Security Certification

Authentication Method

Casing

Number of Users Allowed

storage capacities & prices

Aegis Padlock USB 3.0

Connectivity

Hardware Encryption Method

NIST Security Certification

Authentication Method

Casing

Number of Users Allowed

storage capacities & prices

Aegis Fortress USB 3.0

Connectivity

Hardware Encryption Method

NIST Security Certification

Authentication Method

Casing

Number of Users Allowed

storage capacities & prices

Aegis Padlock DT USB 3.0 Desktop Drive

Connectivity

Hardware Encryption Method

NIST Security Certification

Authentication Method

Casing

Number of Users Allowed

storage capacities & prices

Aegis Padlock DT FIPS USB 3.0 Desktop Drive

Connectivity

Hardware Encryption Method

NIST Security Certification

Authentication Method

Casing

Number of Users Allowed

storage capacities & prices

"The Secure Key 3.0 has replaced my former Iron Key
… and is now one of my top personal gadgets--Gold Seal!"

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

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

Aegis Fortress L3
USB 3.1 / 3.2 Portable Drive

Aegis Secure Key
USB 3.0 Flash Drive

Aegis Padlock
USB 3.0

Aegis Fortress
USB 3.0

Aegis Padlock DT
USB 3.0 Desktop Drive

Aegis Padlock DT FIPS
USB 3.0 Desktop Drive

Aegis Padlock SSD
USB 3.0 Solid State Drive

Aegis Bio
USB 3.0