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product_id: 99032578
title: "1TB Aegis Fortress L3 - FIPS Validated, SSD USB 3.0 Hardware Encrypted Portable Drive"
brand: "apricorn"
price: "S$1467"
currency: SGD
in_stock: true
category: "Apricorn"
url: https://www.desertcart.sg/products/99032578-1tb-aegis-fortress-l3-fips-validated-ssd-usb-3-0
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region: Singapore
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# USB 3.0 blazing fast transfer 256-bit AES XTS encryption FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validated security 1TB Aegis Fortress L3 - FIPS Validated, SSD USB 3.0 Hardware Encrypted Portable Drive

**Brand:** apricorn
**Price:** S$1467
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔐 Secure your data like a pro—because your secrets deserve fortress-level protection.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 1TB Aegis Fortress L3 - FIPS Validated, SSD USB 3.0 Hardware Encrypted Portable Drive by apricorn
- **How much does it cost?** S$1467 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- apricorn enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted apricorn brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Rugged & Portable:** Aircraft-grade aluminum enclosure with tamper-resistant fasteners built for the on-the-go professional.
- • **Brute Force Defense:** Automatic crypto-erase after failed PIN attempts keeps hackers locked out for good.
- • **Instant Plug & Play:** No drivers or software needed—secure storage that just works across PC, Mac, and Linux.
- • **Dual Read-Only Modes:** Protect your data integrity in public or sensitive environments with two versatile read-only options.
- • **Military-Grade Security:** FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validation means your data fortress is impenetrable.

## Overview

The Apricorn 1TB Aegis Fortress L3 is a portable SSD external drive featuring hardware-based 256-bit AES XTS encryption and FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validation. Crafted from aircraft-grade aluminum with tamper-proof fasteners, it offers robust physical and digital security. Compatible across all major platforms with USB 3.0 speed, it includes advanced features like dual read-only modes, brute force defense with crypto-erase, and forced PIN enrollment for maximum protection right out of the box.

## Description

Designed to completely meet NIST FIPS 140-2 Level 3 requirements meaning that the entire devices Hard drive, electronics, external fasteners, even the enclosure itself–are included within this elevated FIPS Validation boundary. Milled from a solid block of aircraft-grade 6061 aluminum alloy, The enclosure also features snap-off uni-directional security fasteners and a membrane-style keypad. Inside, all data is encrypted on the fly As it's being written to the drive using AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption, protecting your data even if the hard drive is extracted from its enclosure. The Aegis Fortress L3 is ready to use Right Out of the box–no software, drivers, or updates. Completely cross-platform compatible, the L3 excels on any PC, Mac, Linux, or mass storage compliant system with a powered USB port. Like all Apricorn secure drives, The L3 features forced enrollment which fixes a common security vulnerability prevalent in other manufacturers’ encrypted drives by eliminating factory-preset default pins. With forced enrollment, the Admin must first establish a pin before The device can ever be used. All pin entries are performed on the device's keypad making it compatible with systems without keyboards and shares no security parameters with its host computer. The L3 has two Read-Only modes: perfect for accessing data on the drive in a public setting to protect against USB viruses and ideal for applications that require data to be preserved in its original, unaltered state–can’t be overwritten or modified. Brute force Defense: after a predetermined number of consecutive incorrect pin entries, The L3 will conclude that it is under Brute force attack and will perform a crypto-erase – deleting the encryption key which will render all of the drive's data useless. Configurable: create custom profiles and mass configure multiple Aegis devices at once with capricorn's Aegis Configurator (sold separately).

## Features

- Our fastest and most Rugged 256-bit AES XTS encrypted USB external drive
- Fips 140-2 Level 3 validated
- Separate Admin and User mode
- Two Read-Only modes
- Brute-force defense

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07MMT61PJ |
| Additional Features | Portable |
| Best Sellers Rank | #562 in External Hard Drives |
| Brand | Apricorn |
| Built-In Media | External HDD, QS guide, Travel pouch, Tyep A & C USB Cables |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 1 |
| Color | black |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Customer Reviews | 3.5 out of 5 stars 21 Reviews |
| Digital Storage Capacity | 1 TB |
| Enclosure Material | plastic or metal |
| Form Factor | Portable |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00708326914772 |
| Hard Disk Description | Portable |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 inches |
| Hard Disk Interface | USB 1.1 |
| Hard-Drive Size | 1 TB |
| Hardware Connectivity | USB 3.0 |
| Hardware Platform | PC; Mac;UNI;Linux |
| Installation Type | External Hard Drive |
| Item Type Name | Aegis Fortress L3 - FIPS Validated, 1TB SSD USB 3.0 Hardware Encrypted Portable Drive |
| Item Weight | 431 g |
| Manufacturer | Apricorn Direct |
| Media Speed | 540 |
| Mfr Part Number | AFL3-S1TB |
| Model Name | AFL3- S1TB 13587476 |
| Model Number | AFL3-S1TB |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Special Feature | Portable |
| Specific Uses For Product | business, personal |
| UPC | 708326914772 |
| Warranty Description | 3 years |

## Product Details

- **Digital Storage Capacity:** 1 TB
- **Hard Disk Interface:** USB 1.1
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Brand:** Apricorn
- **Special Feature:** Portable
- **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 2.5 Inches
- **Hard Disk Description:** Portable
- **Compatible Devices:** Desktop
- **Installation Type:** External Hard Drive
- **Color:** black

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

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*Last updated: 2026-10-17*