DataShield Portable USB 3.0 HDD With AES-256 Encryption From Fantom Drives

Fantom Drives/Micronet Technology announced the DataShield portable data drive.

The DataShield drive provides the option of traditional HDD drives or solid state disk drives and features software-free setup that takes minutes to install. The easy to use storage device is lightweight for portability and features military grade 256-Bit AES encryption to provide defense of data against unwarranted third-party access. Featuring keypad entry, DataShield portable USB 3.0 external HDDs connect to any laptop or desktop computer and provide secure storage for sensitive data.

According to research by Markets and Markets, the global hardware encryption market revenue is expected to grow to $166.67 billion in 2018 at a CAGR of 62.17%. Similarly, volumes are estimated to grow from roughly 59.76 million units to 691.79 million units in 2018 at a CAGR of 63.20%. This growth is heralded by the growing consumer electronics applications market for hardware encryption products.

DataShield portable USB 3.0 external HDDs are available in several capacities, ranging from 500GB to 2TB and offer mobile storage that is simple to install and use. Features include:

AES-256 military-grade hardware encryption, that protects data even if the drive is removed from its case;

• Choice of drive models: SSD or 2.5″ traditional HDD;

• Designed for maximum portability featuring a durable lightweight case and compact dimensions;

• Popular range of capacities: 500GB, 1 and 2TB;

• Transfer speeds up to 5Gb/s with USB 3.0, featuring removable cable;

• Software-free installation that eliminates the need for drivers, and

• Bus-powered, no external power supply required.

The compact design and external keypad of DataShield portable USB 3.0 external HDDs make them mobile and easy for the owner with the proper credentials to access. Users have the option of selecting traditional HDD drive media or higher performance solid state disk drives. SSD capacities available with DataShield drives include 250GB, 500GB or 1TB and feature I/O throughput performance up to 5Gb/s. The drives are compatible with all USB-capable Apple Macintosh computers running Apple Mac OS 10.4 or newer and PC-compatible computers running Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 OSs or newer, and Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2012 platforms or newer.

Models include:

Portable external solid state disk drives

• DataShield DSS250, 250GB, 256-Bit AES, hardware encrypted, portable USB 3.0 external solid state disk drive

• DataShield DSS500, 500GB, 256-Bit AES, hardware encrypted, portable USB 3.0 external solid state disk drive

• DataShield DSS1000, 1TB, 256-Bit AES, hardware encrypted, portable USB 3.0 external solid state disk drive

Portable external HDD drives

• DataShield DSH500, 500GB, 256-bit AES, hardware encrypted, portable USB 3.0 external HDD drive

• DataShield DSH1000, 1TB, 256-bit AES, hardware encrypted, portable USB 3.0 external HDD drive

• DataShield DSH2000, 2TB, 256-bit AES, hardware encrypted, portable USB 3.0 external HDD drive

• DataShield DSH1000P, 1TB, 7,200rpm, 256-bit AES, hardware encrypted, portable USB 3.0, external HDD drive for professionals

The Advanced Encryption Standard or AES is a symmetric block cipher used by the U.S. government to protect classified information and is implemented in software and hardware throughout the world to secure sensitive data. In June 2003, the U.S. government announced that AES could be used to protect classified information, and it soon became the default encryption algorithm for protecting military data as well. It was also the first publicly accessible and open cipher approved by the National Security Agency for top-secret information.

“With a long history of providing reliable storage products for the consumer, prosumer and SMB markets, our mission has continued to drive us toward greater innovations and designs that bring cutting-edge technologies to the consumer,” said Hamid Khorsandi, executive chairman, MicroNet and Fantom Drives. “DataShield portable USB 3.0 external HDDs are no exception to the company’s focus on excellence and its entry is timely as the risk to sensitive data remains present. As buyers move toward more secure computing platforms both at home and the office, these products offer an excellent choice for secure mobile storage.“

DataShield portable USB 3.0 external HDDs are available through online retailers, including Ingram Micro, Inc., Amazon.com, CDW.com, Newegg.com, Rakuten.com, TigerDirect.com, and others.

MSRP starts at $99.95.