Apricorn has expanded its Aegis Padlock DT FIPS line with a 32TB model, extending the capacity of its hardware-encrypted desktop storage range for organisations holding larger backup sets and sensitive offline data.
The launch adds to a product line built around software-free operation, keypad-based authentication on the device, and 256-bit AES XTS hardware encryption. Apricorn says all authentication and encryption processes take place within the drive itself through its AegisWare firmware, rather than through the host system, reducing exposure to endpoint-based attacks such as keyloggers.
The Aegis Padlock DT FIPS is designed for users that want encrypted local storage without relying on installed software or administrator privileges. That includes environments where drives may be moved between systems, handled by multiple operators, or used with equipment that cannot accommodate additional client-side tools. Apricorn says the range is suited to organisations in sectors including government, healthcare, financial services, energy, and manufacturing.
Security teams have placed renewed attention on offline and logically separated storage as ransomware attacks continue to target accessible backup environments. In that context, high-capacity encrypted drives are being used alongside broader backup and recovery strategies to hold copies of critical data beyond routine network exposure. Kurt Markley, managing director at Apricorn, said the new 32TB model gives customers the ability to consolidate larger volumes of sensitive data into a device that can be isolated from network-based threats.
The desktop drive is also intended for straightforward deployment. Apricorn says the Padlock DT FIPS line does not require software installation and now spans 13 capacities from 2TB to 32TB. That allows organisations to choose between smaller encrypted devices for controlled transfer and larger units for consolidated offline storage, archives, engineering data, or long-retention copies.
Apricorn has built its reputation around hardware-encrypted removable storage, and the move to 32TB reflects a market where encrypted capacity is no longer a specialist requirement. The current demand is for larger secure repositories that can sit outside everyday network access while remaining simple to deploy and use. More information on the Aegis Padlock DT FIPS is available here.
