Securing Data: Apricorn’s Padlock Secure Drive
A USB hard drive has been a necessity for most people. An ordinary USB flash drive simply cannot equal the power storage of a hard drive hence, the existence of Apricorn’s Padlock Secure Drive, which basically takes storage and security a notch higher.
As you can see, the keypad is integrated on the hard drive case itself. The drive is encrypted in hardware, so even if you pull it out of your own computer, it would still require security codes when you plug it into another computer. You can choose between 128bit and 256bit encryption, and you can also set an admin password that will be able to override the regular code.
This device is bus-powered, so there will be no need for you to carry additional power cords in your bag. The USB cable has its own crevice on the device, making it easy to fold and attach. The Apricorn’s Padlock Secure Drive is semi-ruggedized and has shock proof mounts.
Depending on your choice of encryption and HD size, the price for this device ranges from $100 for a 250GB 128 bit model to $160 for a 500GB 256bit version. This will work well with OS X, Windows and Linux.
