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Apricorn Unveils Super Tough, Crush Resistant Encrypted SSD
POWAY, Calif., Feb. 26, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Apricorn
(www.apricorn.com), a leading designer and manufacturer of secure
mobile storage products, has expanded into the rapidly growing
ruggedized space with its new, super tough encrypted USB 3.0 solid
state drive. Constructed with military grade durability and FIPS 140-2
validated security, the Aegis Padlock SSD is designed specifically to
meet the stringent and rigorous needs of Government, Military and Law
Enforcement.
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Boasting a crush resistant, aluminum enclosure rated to over 6500 lbs,
the Aegis Padlock SSD is both water resistant and impervious to dust
and grit, making this secure USB 3.0 solid state drive as tough as
they come. With no moving parts, the drive is drop and vibration
resistant, unaffected by high humidity and works in extreme
temperatures.
"For those deployed in harsh environments, computing solutions must be
built to the highest level of durability and reliability. Sensitive
data may be used for mission-critical applications, and failure in the
field is just not an option," said Mike McCandless, VP of Sales and
Marketing at Apricorn. "With this in mind, we tasked our engineers to
come up with super rugged drive that could really take a beating; one
that not only protects data against a myriad of security threats, but
physical threats as well."
Invincible to key logging attacks, all data on the drive is protected
with real-time AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption and access to the
drive is protected with the user's unique PIN via an onboard keypad.
Validated to NIST FIPS 140-2 Level 2 requirements, the cryptography
standard required by the US federal government for protection of
sensitive data; the Aegis Padlock SSD has undergone rigorous testing
on 11 cryptographic levels, including design integrity, physical
security and cryptographic key management.
With software free setup and operation, the Aegis Padlock SSD requires
no software updates or admin rights, making it easy to implement in
corporate environments. The Aegis Padlock SSD also incorporates
security enhancements such as a Timed Auto-lock and Brute Force Self
Destruct feature that uses a crypto erase to destroy the encryption
key when the PIN is incorrectly entered 20 consecutive times.
Combine the SSD performance with an integrated USB 3.0 cable for data
transfer speeds up to 230 MB/s, and you have one powerful drive.
Features
-- Rugged Solid State Drive - Drop and vibration resistant, unaffected
by high humidity and works in extreme temperatures
-- Crush Resistant, Solid Aluminum Enclosure - Rated to 6500 lbs
-- Dust and Water Resistant Design
-- Secure PIN Access - Onboard keypad prevents hardware and software
key logging
-- Military grade AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption - protects 100%
data in real time
-- Software Free Design - Cross platform compatible, and no
Administrator Rights required
-- Independent Admin and User PINs - Perfect for corporate deployments
or as a business collaboration tool
-- Integrated USB 3.0 cable for data transfer speeds up to 230 MB/s
-- Tamper resistant - Epoxy resin destroys circuit board and
encryption chip if tampered with
-- Auto-lock - Ideal for protecting your data when you're away from
your computer, you can configure the drive to lock after a
pre-determined amount of time of your choosing
-- Brute Force Attack Defense Mechanism - Crypto erase after 20
consecutive failed entries
-- Encryption keys are randomly generated
-- OS/Host independent - Compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, Android
and more
-- Available in Capacities of up to 480GB
Availability
Apricorn's Aegis Padlock SSD is available from online retailers and
Apricorn's website at http://www.apricorn.com/padlock-ssd.html
Pricing
120 GB: $429 240 GB: $629 480 GB: $999
Warranty
3 year limited
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FIPS 140-2 Validation
The Aegis Padlock SSD FIPS 140-2 validation has been listed by the US
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under
certification 1965.
Further information on FIPS 140-2 Level 2 certification can be found
About Apricorn
Apricorn, a leader in personal storage, has provided secure storage
solutions for some of the most prominent names in the industries of
finance, healthcare and government. Apricorn's products have become
the standard for many mobile security strategies. Apricorn was founded
in 1983 and has developed numerous award winning products under the
Apricorn brand and has been an OEM supplier to a number of leading
computer manufacturers. Apricorn is headquartered in Poway,
California, and distributes products throughout North America and
select countries worldwide. For additional information please visit
Company Contact: Media Contact:
Apricorn ProLine Communications
Michelle Fischer Bruce Freeman
(858) 513-4480 (973) 716-9457
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Data transfer speeds based on optimal configuration
One gigabyte (GB) = one billion bytes; accessible capacity will be
less and actual capacity depends on the operating environment and
formatting.
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