Small in Size, Big in Data Security: Aegis Secure Key 3z Review Roundup

Posted by Apricorn on Oct 28th 2019

Don’t let its size fool you; our smallest secure USB drive brings the ultimate in portability, affordability and data protection. The Aegis Secure Key 3z is software-free, 100% hardware-based 256-bit AES XTS encrypted and it is completely cross-platform compatible! Now that the product is out, what did the reviewers have to say? Check out the round up below!

ZDNet, The coolest USB flash drive you can buy: Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3z

“I’ve owned countless USB flash drives over the years, but none come close to being as cool — or as useful — as the Aegis Secure Key 3z with built-in hardware-based encryption. Looking for a solid, robust yet sleek USB flash drive that also features built-in, hardware-based encryption? Look no further than the Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3z.”

Absolute Gadget, Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3z Review

“Aegis Secure Key further protects the data with a programmable “Brute Force Hack Mechanism” which deletes the encryption key and destroys the data if an incorrect PIN is entered more than the programmable limit is set to allow. For any business, or even consumer, that take their data anywhere then a device like the Aegis Secure Key 3z is a very wise outlay.”

Techradar.pro, The best business productivity gadgets: Aegis Secure Key 3z

“A super-tough USB storage option for everything you hold dear.The Aegis Secure Key 3Z also features top-of-the-range encryption that meets government standards alongside the onboard keyboard to enter a custom PIN and access the data within. Despite all this protection, setting up and using the device is fairly straightforward, not requiring any extra software or complex processes, with all the protection contained within.”

Cybrary, Key by Apricorn

“The drives are first secured with FIPS140-2 encryption so good luck and on top of that the drives are filled with epoxy. If that wasn’t enough the encryption keys are stored on 6 different chips pretty much this is as secure as a USB stick gets.”

Tech Trends, Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3z- USB 3 Flash Drive

“This is a serious looking USB thumb drive with a rugged metal construction, rubber sealed cap and a sturdy polymer-coated wear-resistant numeric keyboard the Aegis Secure Key 3z promises serious security for your files. The inside is as tough as the outside, all internal componentry is protected from physical tampering with a layer of hardened epoxy, while locked-down firmware brings immunity to malware attacks such as BadUSB.”

Tech Trends, Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3z: A super-secure USB flash drive

“If you want to guarantee that your personal data doesn’t fall into the wrong hands in the event of the loss — or theft — of your drive, the best solution is a hardware encrypted memory stick like the new USB 3.1 Aegis Secure Key 3z from Apricorn. The drive, which is IP-57 certified water and dust resistant, is powered by an internal battery and charges whenever connected to a USB port.”

Gadget Man, Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3z USB Drive – Move over James Bong and Ethan Hunt, this data really can self destruct in 5 seconds!

“Apricorn have made a very solid product with the Secure Key 3z, it looks and feels the part, it worked very well and the security features were exceptional. I loved the fact that a company is working SO hard to make the theft of data so difficult. In times of cross border data theft, the counter-measures employed by the Secure Key 3z are both impressive and comforting.”

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