The Aegis 3NXC is compatible with PCs and Macs, as well as any operating system, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and Symbian.

The device automatically encrypts all information as the user uploads it, with military-grade AES XTS hardware encryption.

Jon Fielding, Apricorn’s managing director EMEA, said: “Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, remote and mobile working was on the rise, along with the associated risks to data. As the global workforce shifted from office to home practically overnight, the demand for our encrypted secure keys skyrocketed, as did the demand for our A-to-C adapters.”

The pandemic accelerated the release of the Aegis Secure Key 3NXC to provide an efficient way of ensuring that employees using MacBooks, iPads and Android devices can securely store and move sensitive data, wherever and however they’re working.

The Aegis Secure Key 3NXC completes the Secure Key 3NX family, which was created in response to a market that’s moving towards smaller and thinner laptops and tablets that can’t accommodate a USB-A port.

The gear is designed for regulated sectors such as defense, finance, government, manufacturing and healthcare, the Aegis

There are a range of six storage capacities from 4GB to 128GB, the device allows IT to closely align deployments with the storage needs of each individual employee, reducing overall cost. Prices range from £48 to £145.