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 & protected by NCSC FIPS & 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 & built-in cryptography. The security component employs physical protection mechanisms to protect itself from any external tamper bypass laser attacks & fault injections & 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 unauthorized firmware modifications from the host side (fully protected against Bad USB). The disk Ashur PRO2 uniquely incorporates a secure microprocessor providing secure algorithms to encrypt both the data & 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 i Storage disk Ashur PRO2 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 (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 With super-fast USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 data transfer speeds of 148 MBps (Read) & 140 MBps (Write) you can now access your files faster than ever before. The i Storage disk Ashur PRO2 is also backwards compatible with USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 & 1.1 ports. Brute Force Hack Defense Mechanism The i Storage disk Ashur PRO2 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 & reconnected to the USB (Universal Serial Bus) port to get a further five PIN entry attempts. If a further five (10 in total) consecutive incorrect PIN attempts are entered again the disk Ashur PRO2 will freeze again. To get a further & final five PIN attempts (15 in total) the shift button must be pressed whilst inserting the USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable to the USB (Universal Serial Bus) port & then an i Storage preset PIN will need to be entered. On the fifteenth consecutive incorrect PIN entry the disk Ashur PRO2 assumes it is being attacked & will delete the encryption key & 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 & redeployed..