Apricorn Aegis Padlock A25-PL256-S128 Manuel D’Utilisation
Codes de produits
A25-PL256-S128
Solutions for
securing data
on portable
hard drives
Solutions for
securing data
on portable
hard drives
Apricorn Aegis Padlock
Apricorn’s Aegis Padlock is the ultimate portable
hard drive and secure storage system. The Aegis
Padlock’s unique design features include an
easy-to-use keypad and software free design
that enable access to the drive with a unique
personal identification number (PIN, aka password)
on virtually any USB equipped system and is
compatible with virtually any operating system.
Simply plug in the Aegis Padlock into any powered
USB port, enter the secret PIN and access the
encrypted data.
hard drive and secure storage system. The Aegis
Padlock’s unique design features include an
easy-to-use keypad and software free design
that enable access to the drive with a unique
personal identification number (PIN, aka password)
on virtually any USB equipped system and is
compatible with virtually any operating system.
Simply plug in the Aegis Padlock into any powered
USB port, enter the secret PIN and access the
encrypted data.
The Aegis Padlock incorporates a National Institute
of Standards and Technology (NIST) certified 128-
bit or 256-bit AES hardware encryption algorithm.
The Aegis Padlock includes a standard SATA 2.5”
hard drive and is housed in an enclosure that
includes the user interface, encryption circuitry,
integrated USB cable and shock mounting for the
hard drive. The Aegis Padlock is formatted with a
single encrypted partition that provides seamless
on-the-fly encryption for keeping data safe and
protected even if the hard drive is removed from its
enclosure. The Aegis Padlock supports up to ten
users and one administrator each with a unique PIN
hard drive and is housed in an enclosure that
includes the user interface, encryption circuitry,
integrated USB cable and shock mounting for the
hard drive. The Aegis Padlock is formatted with a
single encrypted partition that provides seamless
on-the-fly encryption for keeping data safe and
protected even if the hard drive is removed from its
enclosure. The Aegis Padlock supports up to ten
users and one administrator each with a unique PIN
with a minimum of 6 characters and a maximum of
16 (This feature can be customized via firmware
that allows for changes on various models).
that allows for changes on various models).
Target customer
The Aegis Padlock is designed for corporate,
government and personal users whose data should
be accessible only by the designated users or system
administrator. Business users are mandated by
federal and state laws to protect customer’s personal
information and the penalties can be very costly in
actual fines as well as damage to the company’s
reputation as customers are notified about the breach.
No software installation is required for setup or
operation, providing for a simplified deployment in
corporate environments. The administrator feature
allows enrollment of up to ten unique user ID’s
and one administrator, making it a useful business
collaboration tool.
Most government agencies require users to store all
information on at least AES 128 bit encrypted hard
drives for information that is considered “secret level”.
Personal users need a safe harbor for personal data
financial records and so forth.
All three types of users can now store confidential
information in a password protected, hardware
encrypted portable storage device with AES 128
bit or 256 bit encryption. Only upon a successful
authentication will the information become accessible.
Encryption
Types of Encryption
There are many types of encryption and many good
resources with a complete explanation of the history
of cryptography. This article examines why one type
of encryption may be considerer over another with
respect to securing portable hard drives. If the primary
objective is to have a solution that is seamless,
readily adopted by users and meet the mandated
encryption requirements then 128 or 256 Advanced
Encryption Standard (AES) is the best choice.
resources with a complete explanation of the history
of cryptography. This article examines why one type
of encryption may be considerer over another with
respect to securing portable hard drives. If the primary
objective is to have a solution that is seamless,
readily adopted by users and meet the mandated
encryption requirements then 128 or 256 Advanced
Encryption Standard (AES) is the best choice.