Apricorn Aegis Secure Flash Key USB 2.0 ($125 for 16GB)

Apricorn, Inc. announced the addition of the Aegis Secure Key, an USB encrypted flash drive, to its secure drive offering.

Built around an alphanumeric keypad for PIN access and featuring real-time military grade AES CBC 256-bit hardware encryption, this offering provides data security simple to use.

For travel with its water and dust resistant aluminum casing, tamper resistant circuitry, slim design and $65 price point (for 4 GB model), the Aegis Secure Key provides a feature set for anyone looking to secure their data:

• Onboard Alphanumeric keypad – Using a rechargeable battery, the Aegis Secure Key enables the user to unlock the drive with a 7-15 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.
• Military grade hardware encryption – All data on the drive is protected in real-time using AES CBC 256-bit hardware encryption. Encryption keys and PINs are protected using SHA-256 hashing cryptographic algorithm.
• Software Free Design – No Admin rights to contend with since there is no software or drivers to install, the Aegis Secure Key can work with any OS, including Windows, Mac, Linux as well Symbian and Android powered mobile devices.
• Brute Force Hack Defense Mechanism – Protecting against automated attempts to crack the drive’s PIN, the Aegis Secure Key deletes the encryption key rendering all stored data useless once the incorrect PIN is entered a total of 10 consecutive times
• Auto-lock – It will automatically lock when unplugged from the USB port, or the power to the USB port is turned off.
• Tamper resistant – Epoxy resin destroys circuit board components if tampered with.

For corporate and government deployments, the Aegis Secure Key can be configured with independent admin and user PINs. If the user forgets their PIN, the drive can be unlocked using the admin PIN. It also employs a useful drive reset feature, which clears all PINs and data, and creates a new randomly-generated encryption key to enable the drive to be reset and redeployed as many times as needed.

With its robust sealed ‘crush resistant’ extruded aluminum casing to protect against dust and water, the Aegis Secure Key is also for travel and military applications.

Available in capacities of 4, 8 and 16GB, the Aegis Secure Key provides a mobile security solution. For corporate and government customers, Apricorn also provides a free corporate evaluation plan, enabling IT security professionals to assess the Aegis Secure Key as it pertains to their mobile security strategy.