Product Description

Feature

• Mode 0 – CipherKey must stay inserted to remain authenticated (ideal for datacenters or remote offices)
• CipherShield Hardware Encrypted Security – Authentication via physical CipherKey ensures only authorized users can access sensitive data; unlike software encryption, keys are stored outside the host computer.
• Advanced 256-bit AES Full Disk Encryption (FDE) – Protects all files on the SSD with government-grade encryption, validated under FIPS 140-2 for compliance in federal and corporate environments.
• Regulatory Compliance Coverage – Purpose-built for industries with strict data protection mandates, including HIPAA (healthcare), HITECH (electronic health records), FERPA (student data privacy), and Sarbanes-Oxley corporate record-keeping.
• TAA & Section 889 Compliant – Trusted by government agencies and contractors; manufactured to meet Trade Agreements Act standards and Section 889 supply chain requirements.
• High-Performance USB Connectivity – Features a USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface for transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s; dual connectors (USB-A and USB-C) ensure compatibility with both modern and legacy systems.
• Disk-On-The-Go Slim Design – A compact, bus-powered enclosure eliminates the need for an external power adapter, making it ideal for mobile professionals, field agents, and remote offices.
• Cross-Platform Compatibility – Works with Windows XP (2TB and smaller only) – 11, Server editions, and macOS without drivers; supports GPT/MBR partition schemes for legacy and modern systems.
• Drive: Pre-formatted NTFS SATA drive (usable in PC & Linux, needs to be reformatted to use in Mac)
• Item dimension: 5.63″ x 3″ x 0.63″
• Item weight: 0.4lb
• Shipping dimension: 7.63″ x 4.44″ x 2.13″
• Shipping weight: 1lb
• ECCN: 5a992.c, HTS: 8471705065

System Requirement

• USB 3.2 Gen 1 port
• Backward compatible with USB 2.0 ports
• USB-powered
• Mac OS X 10.4 or later
• Microsoft Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista
• 2TB or smaller will support Windows XP; larger than 2TB requires GPT support and does not support Windows XP
• Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012, 2008, 2003
• Linux

Package Content

• CipherShield USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.0) encrypted external slim drive
• 2 Cipherkeys (1 main + 1 spare)
• User manual

The BUSlink CipherShield Disk-On-The-Go Slim Portable Encrypted SSD delivers professional-grade data security in a compact and travel-friendly design. Built with 256-bit AES hardware encryption and FIPS 140-2 validation, this drive safeguards sensitive files against unauthorized access while ensuring compliance with strict regulations such as HIPAA, HITECH, FERPA, and TAA.

Featuring a CipherKey hardware authentication system, the drive keeps encryption keys separate from the host computer, eliminating the vulnerabilities of software-based solutions. Only users with the physical CipherKey can unlock and access the data, providing true hardware-level security trusted by government, healthcare, corporate, and education sectors.

With a USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0) interface supporting transfer speeds up to 5 Gb/s and (USB-A and USB-C), the drive is ready for both modern laptops and legacy systems. The slim, bus-powered Disk-On-The-Go enclosure requires no external adapter, making it ideal for mobile professionals and secure work environments where portability matters.

Compatible with Windows (XP to Windows 11, Server editions) and macOS, the CipherShield SSD is truly plug-and-play with no drivers or software to install. Whether protecting patient records, financial data, legal documents, or research projects, BUSlink delivers the trusted, encrypted storage solution for professionals who cannot compromise on security.