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

Even when portable external hard drives fall into the wrong hands. Thanks to hardware encryption and additional software or hardware encryption, your data from your organisation remains well protected and inaccessible.

Those who think of external portable storage often quickly thinks of security risks. They have been used with governments for many years because of the unique NATO SECRET certification for secure storage. The Viasat SSD and HDD are available as NATO SECRET certified. 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. Secret and sensitive data is at risk every day. As a result, the SSD is usually faster, while the HDD is available in larger capacities and cheaper. An external SSD, on the other hand, contains no moving parts and works with memory chips. When it spins, it scans the disk to then access it. Want to know more about ransomware? The difference between an external HDD or SSDĪn external HDD is a storage medium with a magnetised metal disk.

Consider secure USB storage media with sufficient storage capacity. Also make sure you have stable and secure storage media. If a ransomware attack occurs, it is wise to be prepared for it. Make sure you have a good backup strategy

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