Buslink CipherShield CSX4TSSDU3KKB 4 TB Desktop Solid State Drive - External

CipherShield dual keys encrypted external SSD drive safeguards and protect classified information when they are too important to be left in the hand of one individual. To gain access to the drive, authentication will be based on two unique Cipherkeys. It requires both keys to be plugged in all the time while working with the drive. It is like getting a safe deposit box that takes two keys to open. It is suitable for a group setting where more than one individual is working on highly confidential projects. i.e. blueprints for the company's next new products, top-secret programs, highly confidential legal cases, sensitive customer records, and financial information.

CipherShield design features a chip embedded in the access key which matches the AES encryption module on the controller board. The drive will automatically lock down its content once the key is unplugged, or the power is shut off. And without the access key, data will not be seen or accessed in the event of theft or loss of the external drive. Data stored on the hard drive are safeguarded by a hardware-based National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) certified industrial strength AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) cryptographic engine. The advantage of hardware encryption over software encryption is that you need not be concerned about Trojans/viruses or software upgrades, which results in a decrease in the total cost of ownership. Since CipherShield encrypts data independent of the operating system; removing the drive and connecting it directly to the SATA BUS will not defeat the encryption. Unit is bundled with two keys and registration is required for key duplication.

• Operates independently to the OS: does not require separate drivers
• Faster, easier to use, and provide better security than software encryption
• Real-time "on-the-fly" encryption without any performance degradation
• CipherShield Smart Insert technology with Cipherkey to authenticate the drive FDE (Full Disk Encryption) encrypt the whole drive
• Conforms to HIPAA regulation regarding patient privacy and to Sarbanes-Oxley regarding corporate financial and accounting practice
• 2 stage cascade AES 256-bit equals 512-bit encryption
• NIST FIPS 140-2 Level 2 compliant AES hardware encryption with 256-bit encryption
• Bundled with two sets of unique Cipherkeys - a total of 4 keys
• Provides maximum protection with access requirement of two keys
• SSD drives inside for durability and shock resistance