I tested a 4TB quantum-resistant USB drive - but you don't have to spend $3000 for this security

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Losing a laptop is inconvenient, but usually the worst that happens is some finger-pointing and a bit of awkward explaining. Losing an unencrypted USB drive containing client data can trigger a breach notification under HIPAA or GDPR, even if nobody ever plugs it in.

And that's why I recommend hardware-encrypted storage drives. They don't stop you from losing the drive, but they do make the data on it worthless.

Also: Why I still recommend Synology's DS225+ NAS - even if it can't replace your cloud storage

Apricorn is a manufacturer of encrypted storage drives that I've been reviewing -- and using personally -- for years, including the 3NX , the 3Z , and other Aegis keys . Last week, it released a 4TB version of its Aegis Secure Key 3 , the highest-capacity hardware-encrypted USB drive of its kind.

And this isn't some bulky thing that sits on your desk. No, this is a quantum-resistant hardware-encrypted flash drive that you can slip into your pocket.

The highest-capacity hardware-encrypted USB drive of its kind. If you want security and massive capacity, this is for you.