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External hard drives are still the best way to transport large amounts of data wherever you go, but security is a big issue. Lose or have a drive stolen, and all of your precious data is available to a thief.Using software encryption is one option, but it...
It's expensive, but if you want absolute security for your portable data, the iStorage DiskAshur Pro2 is a fantastic product with decent performance for the HDD models – or better performance with an SSD version.OverallSpecsFrom $419 AUD (for 500GB)(prici...
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Sign up for our daily newsletter External hard drives are still the best way to transport large amounts of data wherever you go, but security is a big issue. Lose or have a drive stolen, and all of your precious data is available to a thief. Using softwa...
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Expensive, Captive USB cable is a damage risk, Speeds lag behind SSDs...
If you want absolute security for your portable data, the iStorage DiskAshur Pro2 is a fantastic product with decent performance. If the high price is putting you off, a regular external hard disk and software encryption isn't quite as secure, but a go...
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We're still waiting for some truly great external hard drive Black Friday deals to surface (it's only a matter of time), but this Western Digital My Passport is a pretty good one to get started with. Delivering a 4TB of storage in a tiny footprint and wei...
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Those who carry sensitive information around with them on a daily basis are doubtless concerned by the possibility of losing the device carrying that precious data (or worse still, having it stolen).Equally, if the mobile storage you use is secure, what h...
Beautiful construction, Works with any OS, Genuinely secure...
Expensive...
If it wasn't for the eye-watering cost, we'd be recommending the iStorage diskAshur Pro2 more forcefully. The combination of a well-considered security model with a superbly engineered device is an alluring one.How well it works in any company context wil...
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Rectangular in shape with rounded corners, the diskAshur PRO 2 has a weight of 237g and dimensions of 124 x 84 x 20 mm (H x W x D). Due to its size and weight, this drive is easily transported either in a pocket or using the supplied rigid case with a lan...
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Portable USB drives—the kind based on 2.5″ hard disk that you can slip in your pocket—have always been a huge convenience if you use more than one computer in different locations. But they've often struck me as problematic in several ways.It's understanda...
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Here we have the 2TB HDD version of the diskAshur PRO2.For those already familiar with encrypted hard drives from iStorage, the diskAshur PRO2 will look very familiar. A solid outer body, with a softer rubber banding running all around the outer edge. Pac...
Rock solid design, Cutting edge security hardware and integrated software, Real world test speeds close to claims...
Very expensive...
There is no getting away from the fact that the diskAshur PRO2 is expensive. The 2TB version we have here has an RRP of £329, but can be bought at the time of writing at the slightly lower price of £300 at Amazon UK.If we put the price aside for a moment...
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Also, due to the additional robustness of solid state storage, drop protection should be improved somewhat Another big advantage of solid state when compared to hard disk drives is the loss of weight, the SSD model tips the scales at g while the HDD mode...
The utmost security, Solid build quality, Included USB cable, Enclosure looks great, Easy to use with comprehensive instructions, Much faster than the HDD model...
Incredibly costly (the value arrives in the security)...
If you've made it this far through the review, you've either skipped the first 11 pages or you're genuinely interested in what we have to say about the Disk Ashur Pro2 SSD.First off, the build quality, as we found with the HDD model, is rock-solid. It fee...
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$We're no stranger to a storage review here at Vortez, often looking at the fastest SSDs any given manufacturer has to offer, trying to one-up each other at any given opportunity, but in a change of pace, today we're looking at something which will undou...
Excellent build quality, Thorough and extensive encryption and data security, Easy to use, Included USB cable, Wide range of capacities available, Neutral, - SSD model is probably more suitable...
Costly as a drive (the value is on your data)...
So, I think it goes without saying that the benchmark results, while present, can pretty much be ignored. This drive hasn't been designed with speed in mind, in fact, it was probably so far down their list of priorities that it doesn't even make the first...
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The diskAshur Pro 2 SSD is an excellent device. It is compact, fast, and secure--but that security will cost you. This device is not cheap.The diskAshur Pro 2 SSD is an excellent device. It is compact, fast, and secure--but that security will cost you. Th...
The diskAshur Pro 2 SSD is compact. It is fast. It can hold a lot of data (depending on the model you get). And, it stores that data securely—virtually guaranteeing that nobody can access the data without proper authorization. Based on all of those criter...
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A couple of months ago, we reviewed the DiskAshur2 512GB encrypted SSD which is the gateway for a security conscious user. Today, we review its more professional sibling: the iStorage DiskAshur PRO2. The primary difference between the two is the fact that...
Encryption certifications for enterprise use, Dedicated onboard encryption hardware, Selfdestructs data and encryption keys if a bruteforce attempt is detected, Encryption keys are also encrypted at rest, No performance degradation, USB 3.1 integrated cab...
Pricey compared to nonencrypted SSDs...
PRODUCT INFOiStorage DiskAshur PRO2 512GB2017Type SSDPrice $271A couple of months ago, we reviewed the DiskAshur2 512GB encrypted SSD which is the gateway for a security conscious user. Today, we review its more professional sibling: the iStorage DiskAshu...
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The diskAshur PRO2 portable hard drive is available in capacities ranging from 500GB up to 5TB. For this review, iStorage sent us the 2TB version of the drive which is capable of delivering up to 148 MB/s sequential read and 140 MB/s sequential write spee...
Available in 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, 3TB, 4TB and 5TB capacities, NCSC CPA, FIPS 140-2 Level 2/3, NLNCSA BSPA and NATO restricted level certified, Real-time military grade AES-XTS 256-bit full disk hardware encryption, Common Criteria EAL4+ ready on-board secure...
Slightly larger and heavier than non-encrypted hard drives, Short USB 3.1 cable, Pricey...
The diskAshur PRO2 is a great choice for the security conscious professional looking for an ultra-secure, yet easy to use, portable hard drive. In addition to its stylish, tamper proof design, the diskAshur PRO2 offers real-time military grade AES-XTS 256...
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It's no secret that both government and large company employees fall victims of data theft quite often (industrial espionage also happens to be on the news lately) so for such people data security/safety is of the outmost importance when out to get a new...
Build Quality (IP56 Certified Enclosure), PIN Authenticated, Security Measures (AES-XTS 256-bit Hardware Encryption/EDGE Chip/Interior Epoxy Layer), Very Good Performance (For A Portable HDD), Hardwired USB Cable, Available In 500GB/1TB/2TB/3TB/4TB/5...
Price (For Some), USB Cable Length...
Once again iStorage has released a top-notch product in the market that not only features industry leading data security/safety features but it also combines very good performance with a massive storage capacity (for a 2.5” portable model). G...
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Mobile storage needs increase by the day and although for the majority of consumers out there portable hard drives offer the best balance between performance and capacity along with the best price and performance ratio there are always those who place per...
Build Quality (IP56 Certified Enclosure), PIN Authenticated, Security Measures (AES-XTS 256-bit Hardware Encryption/EDGE Chip/Interior Epoxy Layer), Good Performance (For A Portable SSD), Hardwired USB Cable, Available In 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB/2TB/4T...
Price (For Some), USB Cable Length...
Hardware encrypted drives like the diskAshur PRO2 are all about data security/safety and so performance is certainly not as important so even though the 512GB variant we reviewed today packs a rather fast SSD model (ADATA SU800) the end results were far f...
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Securing data is a difficult job as evidenced by the constant stream of data thefts, either from server breaches or stolen laptops. The latter is something iStorage is hoping to help prevent by building highly secure portable hard drives that can store s...
While not everyone requires the high level of security that the iStorage diskAshur PRO2 provides, for those who want to work on data in the most secure manner possible, this device hits all of the marks and should be something you consider. Although many...
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REVIEW – Whenever I use any device that is connected to any computer or in any way to the internet, security is always on my mind. Whether I am trying to keep data confidential or to prevent the erroneous deletion or editing of records, I have always want...
The portability, The data encryption, The security provided by the keypad, The functionality...
Maybe all of the drives should be SSD to further safeguard data by reducing the likelihood of the effect of minor bumps and drops that can easily damage the conventional hard drive...
This iStorage is a great asset for me. I am now able to save all of the files I need protected and walk away from my desk without worry about what will happen if someone else uses my PC. In addition, when I am in the field on a photo or video shoot, I can...
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diskAshur Pro2 (pronounced “disk assure”) is the second generation of what manufacturer iStorage calls “the most secure hard drive ever made.” This is accomplished in a few different ways, most notably with the black, epoxy-coated keypad built into the to...
Highly secure portable USB 3.1 hard drive, Realtime hardware encryption with PIN authentication, Crossplatform support, no software required...
Write support requires thirdparty NTFS driver (macOS), Short integrated USB cable, Pricey...
Although overkill for average users, diskAshur Pro2 offers portable storage with durability and maximum security, provided you're willing to pay for it and have the Mac software to allow read/write access.To comment on this article and other Macwo...
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The iStorage DiskAshur Pro2 SSD ($479 for the 1TB version we tested) is a worthy solid-state successor to the company's platter-based line of secure external drives. It's a sober, good-looking drive with a solid build, but what really sets it apart is its...
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In the last 6 months alone, I've had not 1 but 4 cases of friends and colleagues who had sensitive data stolen from them just because they chose to store them inside plain (non-encryption) portable drives. Yes, all of them had backups but that data is now...
Build Quality (IP56 Certified Enclosure), PIN Authenticated, Security Measures (AES-XTS 256-bit Hardware Encryption/EDGE Chip/Interior Epoxy Layer), Very Good Performance (For A 2.5, ”, Portable SSD), Hardwired USB Cable, Available In 128GB/256GB/512GB/1...
Price (For Some), USB Cable Length...
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