American Security Today September Digital Magazine September 2016 | Page 49
Volume 7
September 2016 Edition
flash drive with on-the-fly AES hardware encryption and secure PIN access
The Aegis Secure Key is simple to use With software-free operation, cross-platform compatibility, USB 3.0 speed, increased capacities of up to
480GB, plus a host of high-level security features
that you’d never expect to find in a flashkey, Apricorn’s Aegis Secure Key 3.0 brings a world of advanced data security to your fingertips. This easy
to use USB 3.0 flash drive incorporates PIN access with military grade 256-bit AES hardware encryption.
FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Validated
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.
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 – IP58 Certified
Protecting data goes well beyond
encryption. Tough enough to go anywhere, the Aegis Secure Key 3.0’s
resilient design makes it perfect for
travel and field applications. With its
rugged, extruded aluminum crushresistant casing, the Aegis Secure
Key 3.0 is tamper evident and wellprotected against physical damage.
The Ingress Protection (IP) rating is
an international standard that tests
electrical products against two main
environmental factors, liquids and
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