diskAshur PRO3 SSD 2TB

£660

Designed to protect your data with top-of-the-line security, the diskAshur PRO3 SSD 2TB from iStorage brings together everything you love from its previous versions and packages it now in a new portable design that has even superior technological advancements.

As a big fan of iStorage’s data encryption devices, I was super excited to get to put the diskAshur PRO3 SSD 2TB to the test. The entire unit is compact and sleek in all black, with the PIN pad on the front. Each key is made from wear-resistant epoxy-coating which makes them super durable, and therefore resistant to hackers being able to see which keys are used more frequently.

To use the diskAshur PRO3 SSD 2TB, you just have to connect it to a device with a USB port using the included USB Type-A and Type-C cables that are included and input your PIN code. Once you input the correct PIN all data and files on the diskAshur PRO3 SSD 2TB are instantly unencrypted and made accessible. Once you’re done you simply eject it from your main device, and all data once again is encrypted and protected from being accessed by malicious entities.

One of my favourite things about the device is that the diskAshur PRO3 SSD 2TB does not come with a pre-set admin code, instead, all PINs must be configured before use for an extra layer of security. Plus should the incorrect code be submitted 10 times; the device will be locked and only accessible using the admin code. Should this also be input incorrectly 10 times, the diskAshur PRO3 SSD 2TB will wipe all data on the device as a final safety precaution.

In terms of the security specs, the diskAshur PRO3 SSD 2TB is a TAA-compliant drive, which is FIPS PUB 197 validated with an AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption algorithm. Additionally, the device has had a recent successful evaluation and issuance of the CAVP which demonstrated the device's compliance with the latest U.S. government computer security standards for cryptographic modules. In addition to this, the diskAshur PRO3 SSD 2TB includes software to protect against Bad USB attacks which utilises the device’s firmware to maintain the protection of data.

iStorage is synonymous with data protection, and the diskAshur PRO3 SSD 2TB is no exception. From ease of use, top-level data encryption, and a range of features to ensure that your data remains only for your viewing, the diskAshur PRO3 SSD 2TB is the perfect data protection companion. This would be ideal for people working on the go to store their files and data in a secure and reliable place, protected from prying eyes or hackers.  I will say it’s a high price point, but for the level of data security, you can’t really skimp on the price! However, iStorage does have plenty of other encryption devices, and many with smaller storage space which may be more suited if you are looking for smaller devices for personal use.

Pros:

• Sleek, portable design that is both dust and water-resistant
• Large 2TB storage space for plenty of files – great for both personal and work use
• Industry-recognised security software
• Brute force and USB malware attack protection – including automatic data wipe when incorrect PIN is entered too many times

Cons:

• High price point – but reasonable for software quality and storage space