Secure external hard drives

Make sure you have a good backup strategy

If a ransomware attack occurs, it is wise to be prepared for it. Create snapshots and offline backups. Test and check these regularly. Also make sure you have stable and secure storage media. Consider secure USB storage media with sufficient storage capacity. Want to know more about ransomware?

The difference between an external HDD or SSD

An external HDD is a storage medium with a magnetised metal disk. When it spins, it scans the disk to then access it. An external SSD, on the other hand, contains no moving parts and works with memory chips. As a result, the SSD is usually faster, while the HDD is available in larger capacities and cheaper.

The highest certified SSD and HDD

Secret and sensitive data is at risk every day. Data breaches can leave financial and personal data on the streets or allow data from classified files and military operations to fall into the wrong hands. The Viasat SSD and HDD are available as NATO SECRET certified. They have been used with governments for many years because of the unique NATO SECRET certification for secure storage. Data security at best.

Security of external hard drives

Those who think of external portable storage often quickly thinks of security risks. Thanks to hardware encryption and additional software or hardware encryption, your data from your organisation remains well protected and inaccessible. Even when portable external hard drives fall into the wrong hands.

External hard drive with password

Hardware-encrypted hard drives are password-protected, with or without two-factor authentication. This keeps data secure when the hard drive is not in use. After entering a password, a second step allows you to use the RFID tag or smartcard to access the drive. This extra step makes your data on the hard disk even more secure.

Want to know which form of secure external data storage is best suited to your situation? Our experts will be happy to tell you more about the possibilities. Contact us for tailor-made advice without obligation.