Buslink Media 18TB CipherShield USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 eSATA 256-bit AES FIPS 140-2 Level 2 HIPAA Encrypted Hard Drive

This Buslink 18TB CipherShield USB-C 3.2 Gen 2/eSATA 256-bit AES FIPS 140-2 Level 2 HIPAA Hardware Encrypted External Hard Drive is capable of transferring files at speeds up to 10 Gb/s. Faster transfer speeds save you time and money and make it painless to transfer large files. Its USB-C connector with exFAT pre-formatting allows connection to PC, Mac, and Linux without reformatting.

The CipherShield drive safeguards and protects 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 one unique Cipherkey. It requires one key to be plugged in all the time while working with the drive. It is like getting a safe deposit box that takes one key to open. It is suitable for group settings 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.

The 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 is 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. You do not need to remember complicated passwords or PINs. 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. This unit is bundled with two keys and registration is required for key duplication.