iStorage diskAshur PRO2 256-bit 2TB USB 3.1 secure encrypted solid-state drive IS-DAP2-256-SSD-2000-C-G IS-DAP2-256-SSD-2000-C-G

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iStorage diskAshur PRO2 diskAshur PRO SSD 2TB | Secure Portable Solid State Drive |FIPS 140-2 Level 2, NCSC CPA, NLNCSA BSPA & NATO Restricted | AES-XTS 256-bit Hardware Encryption | PIN protected | OS & Platform Independent |GDPR, TAA Compliant|Bru

iStorage diskAshur PRO² SSD 2TB | Secure Portable Solid State Drive |FIPS 140-2 Level 2, NCSC CPA, NLNCSA BSPA & NATO Restricted | AES-XTS 256-bit Hardware Encryption | PIN protected | OS & Platform Independent |GDPR, TAA Compliant|Brute force hack defenc

What is diskAshur PRO2 SSD?
An easy to use ultra-secure, PIN authenticated, portable USB 3.1 hard drive with real-time AES 256-bit XTS hardware encryption, software free design, super-fast data transfer speeds and designed to be certified to FIPS 140-2 Level 3, NCSC CPA (Foundation Level), Common Criteria and NLNCSA government accreditations. The diskAshur PRO2SSD has an easy-to-use keypad design enabling you to securely access the drive with your own unique 7-15 digit PIN and with software free setup and operation, the diskAshur PRO2SSD is platform/device independent and works across all operating systems including all versions of MS Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Chrome, Thin Clients, Zero Clients and embedded systems. In fact, it will work on any device with a USB port! One of the unique and underlying security features of the GDPR compliant diskAshur PRO2SSD is the dedicated hardware-based secure microprocessor (Common Criteria EAL4+ ready), which employs built-in physical protection mechanisms designed to defend against external tamper, bypass attacks and more. Unlike other solutions, the diskAshur PRO2SSD reacts to an automated attack by entering the deadlock frozen state, which renders all such attacks as useless. In plain and simple terms, without the PIN theres no way in!

EDGETM (Enhanced Dual Generating Encryption) Technology
Offering advanced portable data security via built-in FIPS PUB 197 validated AES 256-bit XTS hardware encryption engine. The data encryption key is randomly generated by a Common Criteria EAL4+ ready Random Number Generator and protected by NCSC, FIPS and Common Criteria validated wrapping algorithms. Uniquely featuring a dedicated on-board Common Criteria EAL4+ ready secure microprocessor to enhance security through true random number generation and built-in cryptography. The security component employs physical protection mechanisms to protect itself from any external tamper, bypass laser attacks and fault injections and incorporates active-shield violation technology. More specifically, the secure microprocessor reacts to all forms of automated hacking attempts by entering the deadlock frozen state where the device can only restart through a Power On reset procedure (i.e. power off/power on). The security lock feature protects the device against any unauthorised firmware modifications from the host side (fully protected against BadUSB). The diskAshur PRO2SSD uniquely incorporates a secure microprocessor providing secure algorithms to encrypt both the data and the encryption key, giving you confidence that your data is protected to the highest standards at any given time.

FIPS PUB 197 Validated Encryption Algorithm
Employing AES 256-bit XTS hardware encryption, the iStorage diskAshur PRO2SSD seamlessly encrypts all data on the drive in real-time, keeping your data safe even if the hard drive is removed from its enclosure.

Super fast USB 3.1
With super-fast USB 3.1 data transfer speeds of 294 MBps (Read) and 319 MBps (Write), you can now access your files faster than ever before. The iStorage diskAshur PRO2 SSD is also backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 ports.

Brute Force Hack Defence Mechanism
The iStorage diskAshur PRO2 SSD is intelligently programmed to protect against all forms of Brute Force attacks. After five consecutive incorrect PIN entries the drive will freeze, requiring the drive to be disconnected and reconnected to the USB port to get a further five PIN entry attempts. If a further five (10 in total) consecutive incorrect PIN attempts are entered again, the diskAshur PRO2 SSD will freeze again. To get a further and final five PIN attempts (15 in total), the shift button must be pressed whilst inserting the USB cable to the USB port and then an iStorage preset PIN will need to be entered. On the fifteenth consecutive incorrect PIN entry, the diskAshur PRO2 SSD assumes it is being attacked and will delete the encryption key and lock itself, rendering all data previously stored on the drive as lost forever. At this point the drive can be reset to factory default settings and redeployed.

Self Destruct Feature
You can pre-program the diskAshur PRO2 SSD with your own unique Self Destruct PIN which, once implemented, instantly deletes the encryption key, all PINs, data and then creates a new encryption key.

Unattended Auto-Lock Feature
Set the unattended diskAshur PRO2 SSD to automatically lock after a pre-determined amount of time where the drive has not been used.

Drive Reset Feature
The iStorage diskAshur PRO2 SSD also employs a useful drive reset feature, which can be implemented with a unique command. This clears all PINs and data, and creates a new randomly generated encryption key, enabling the drive to be reset and redeployed as many times as needed.

Unattended Auto-Lock Feature
Set the unattended diskAshur PRO2 SSD to automatically lock after a pre-determined amount of time.

Tamper Proof and Tamper Evident Design
In addition to incorporating a secure microprocessor, encrypting the data and the encryption key, the diskAshur PRO2 SSD adds another barrier between your data and a hacker. All the components of the diskAshur PRO2 SSD are completely covered by a layer of super tough epoxy resin, which is virtually impossible to remove without causing permanent damage to the components. This barrier prevents a potential hacker from accessing the critical components and launching a variety of futile attacks. Furthermore, the tamper evident design of the diskAshur PRO2 SSD if breached, will provide visible evidence that tampering has occurred.

Data at rest protection
The iStorage diskAshur PRO2 SSD also employs a useful drive reset feature, which can be implemented with a unique command. This clears all PINs and data, and creates a new randomly generated encryption key, enabling the drive to be reset and redeployed as many times as needed.

Wear Resistant Epoxy Coated Keypad
Designed with protection in mind, the diskAshur PRO2 SSD wear resistant epoxy coated keypad hides key usage to avoid tipping off a potential hacker to commonly used keys.

- Common Criteria EAL4+ ready on-board secure microprocessor
- Real-time military grade AES 256-bit XTS Full-Disk Hardware Encryption
- FIPS PUB 197 Validated Encryption Algorithm
- PINs and encryption keys are always encrypted while at rest
- Brute Force Hack Defence Mechanism
- Tamper Proof and Tamper Evident Design
- Immune to BadUSB
- Water & Dust Resistant - IP 56 certified
- Epoxy coated wear resistant keypad
- No speed degradation - as fast as any non-encrypted USB 3.1 SSD
- Desk Lock Slot
- FIPS 140-2 Level 3, NCSC CPA (foundation level), Common Criteria & NLNCSA - Certifications all pending
- No software or drivers required - 100% Hardware Encryption
- Read-Only (Write Protect) & Read/Write modes
- PIN authenticated - Supports Admin and User Independent PINs 7-15 digits in length
- Self Destruct Feature
- Drive Reset Feature for easy redeployment
- Super Speed USB 3.1 with integrated cable
- Unattended Auto-Lock feature
- No admin rights needed
- OS & Platform Independent - Works on any device with a USB port
- All components covered with a layer of super tough epoxy resin iStorage diskAshur PRO² SSD 2TB | Secure Portable Solid State Drive |FIPS 140-2 Level 2, NCSC CPA, NLNCSA BSPA & NATO Restricted | AES-XTS 256-bit Hardware Encryption | PIN protected | OS & Platform Independent |GDPR, TAA Compliant|Brute force hack defenc

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iStorage diskAshur PRO² SSD 2TB | Secure Portable Solid State Drive |FIPS 140-2 Level 2, NCSC CPA, NLNCSA BSPA & NATO Restricted | AES-XTS 256-bit Hardware Encryption | PIN protected | OS & Platform Independent |GDPR, TAA Compliant|Brute force hack defence | Dust/Water Resistant

iStorage diskAshur PRO2 diskAshur PRO² SSD 2TB | Secure Portable Solid State Drive |FIPS 140-2 Level 2, NCSC CPA, NLNCSA BSPA & NATO Restricted | AES-XTS 256-bit Hardware Encryption | PIN protected | OS & Platform Independent |GDPR, TAA Compliant|Brute force hack defence | Dust/Water Resistant. SSD capacity: 2 TB, SSD form factor: 2.5". USB connector: USB Type-A, USB version: 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1). Read speed: 361 MB/s, Write speed: 358 MB/s. Data transfer rate: 5 GT/s. Password protection. Prod

Warranty information: 3 years

Initial Release Date: 19/09/2017

iStorage diskAshur PRO2 256-bit 2TB USB 3.1 secure encrypted solid-state drive IS-DAP2-256-SSD-2000-C-G IS-DAP2-256-SSD-2000-C-G Specifications

Product Type External Solid State Drives Product Type Hard Drives Brand Istorage Collection Model iStorage diskAshur PRO2 256-bit 2TB USB 3.1 secure encrypted solid-state drive IS-DAP2-256-SSD-2000 Collection Model iStorage diskAshur PRO2 256-bit 2TB USB 3.2 secure encrypted solid-state drive IS-DAP2-256-SSD-2000 Manufacturer Product Type iStorage Hard Drives Product colour Black, Graphite Product colour Black Product colour Black,Graphite Housing material Aluminium Form Factor 2 TB SSD Data transfer rate 5 GT/s SSD form factor 2.5" SSD capacity 2000 GB SSD capacity 2 TB Storage Capacity 2 TB Security algorithms 256-bit AES-XTS Security algorithms 256-bit AES,FIPS 140-2,FIPS 197 Security algorithms 256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2, FIPS 197 Wi-Fi No Keypad integrated Yes Thunderbolt technology No USB connector USB Type-A USB version 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) USB Power Delivery (USB PD) Yes USB version 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) USB version 3.1 (3.1 Gen 2) USB Power Delivery Yes Mobile operating systems supported Android Mobile operating systems supported Yes PIN-secured access Yes Password protection Yes Lock-out function Yes Windows operating systems supported Yes Mac operating systems supported Yes Linux operating systems supported Yes Height 20 mm Width 124 mm Width 84 mm Depth 19 mm Weight 180 g Height 124 mm Depth 84 mm Hardware encryption Yes S.M.A.R.T. support Yes Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) 5A992C Year 2017 Protection Features Dust resistant, Water resistant Read Speed 294 MB/s Read Speed 361 MB/s Write Speed 319 MB/s Write Speed 358 MB/s TRIM support Yes Protection Features Dust resistant, Water resistant, Wear resistant Protection Features Dust resistant,Water resistant Harmonized System (HS) code 84717070 Harmonized System (HS) code 84717098 Certification FIPS PUB 197, FCC, CE, WEEE, TAA Certification NCSC CPA, FIPS 140-2 Level 2/3, NLNCSA BSPA and NATO restricted level Sustainability certificates RoHS Warranty period 3 year(s) Compliance certificates RoHS Compliance certificates Federal Communications Commission (FCC), CE, WEEE, C-TICK, RoHS, REACH, Trade Agreements Act (TAA) Quick start guide Yes Manual Yes Package Type Box Hard Drive Capacity 2000 GB Solid-state drive capacity 2000 GB Colour of product Black, Graphite MPN IS-DAP2-256-SSD-2000-C-G

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iStorage diskAshur PRO2 256-bit 2TB USB 3.1 secure encrypted solid-state drive IS-DAP2-256-SSD-2000-C-G IS-DAP2-256-SSD-2000-C-G Reviews

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+Rock solid design, Cutting edge security hardware and integrated software, Real world test speeds close to claims
-Very expensive

There is no getting away from the fact that the diskAshur PRO2 is expensive. The 2TB version we have here has an RRP of £329, but can be bought at the time of writing at the slightly lower price of £300 at Amazon UK.If we put the price aside for a moment...

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+The utmost security, Solid build quality, Included USB cable, Enclosure looks great, Easy to use with comprehensive instructions, Much faster than the HDD model
-Incredibly costly (the value arrives in the security)

If you've made it this far through the review, you've either skipped the first 11 pages or you're genuinely interested in what we have to say about the Disk Ashur Pro2 SSD.First off, the build quality, as we found with the HDD model, is rock-solid. It fee...

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+Excellent build quality, Thorough and extensive encryption and data security, Easy to use, Included USB cable, Wide range of capacities available, Neutral, - SSD model is probably more suitable
-Costly as a drive (the value is on your data)

So, I think it goes without saying that the benchmark results, while present, can pretty much be ignored. This drive hasn't been designed with speed in mind, in fact, it was probably so far down their list of priorities that it doesn't even make the first...

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+Supersecure
-Expensive, Captive USB cable is a damage risk, Speeds lag behind SSDs

If you want absolute security for your portable data, the iStorage DiskAshur Pro2 is a fantastic product with decent performance. If the high price is putting you off, a regular external hard disk and software encryption isn't quite as secure, but a go...

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+Beautiful construction, Works with any OS, Genuinely secure
-Expensive

If it wasn't for the eye-watering cost, we'd be recommending the iStorage diskAshur Pro2 more forcefully. The combination of a well-considered security model with a superbly engineered device is an alluring one.How well it works in any company context wil...

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