The Maxtor BlackArmour portable storage device provides AES encryption protection against unauthorised access to valuable and private information.
The drive is intended to keep data protected in the event of loss or theft. The hardware-based encryption is transparent to the user and does not require installation.
The external storage solution uses AES encryption certified by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology. It offers real-time encryption of all the data on the device, not just selected files.
All security keys and cryptographic operations are located within the device, offering stronger protection against hacking and tampering than traditional software alternatives.
The product’s key encryption technology can also securely wipe out stored data to allow redeployment or disposal of the product.
The device comes in 160 and 320 GB models.