The new external SSD G-Technology ArmorLock NVMe SSD uses a novel data encryption method that uses a smartphone in conjunction with an app to perform a data unlock. With a QR code, data on the SSD can be unlocked for others.
Technical Features G-Technology ArmorLock NVMe SSD
With ArmorLock, the G-Technology brand of the storage media manufacturer Western Digital offers a platform that serves to create a secure environment for data and offers easy operation. The ArmorLock NVMe SSD is the first hard drive to use a new method for data encryption.
At its core is a connection to the smartphone as the key to the data and the ArmorLock app. The app is installed on the smartphone and the QR code is scanned from the back of the case for initial setup. The user is authenticated by fingerprint, face recognition or PIN number...
